BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi addressed his last election rally in Ballia, about 150 kilometers from Varanasi which is going for polling on May 12.
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"I addressed my final rally in Ballia, the land of the hero of 1857 Mangal Pandey, in Eastern UP," Modi wrote on his blog, and simultaneously a micro post of thanks on his Twitter handle.
Concluded the campaign for 2014 Lok Sabha elections with a massive rally in Ballia in UP. I thank people for the wonderful response.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2014
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About his election campaign, Modi said, "When I look back at the entire campaign, three words come to my mind – Extensive, Innovative and Satisfying."
"I have addressed rallies and programmes in almost 5800 locations, covering a distance of over 3 lakh kilometers. The number of rallies I addressed in this campaign season is 440, including the Bharat Vijay Rallies that I began with the blessings of Maa Vaishno Devi on 26th March 2014."
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"In a polity where political campaigns were more about one-way communication, our Chai Pe Charcha was an innovative break from the past. Charchas were held in over 4,000 locations across India. During these Charchas, I sat for hours and heard the views of the people and then answered their questions on a wide range of issues."
- Narendra Modi, BJP's prime ministerial candidate
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"Let us rise to the occasion and create a strong, developed & inclusive India that will show the way to the world," wrote Modi in his blog post and tweeted.
After addressing final campaign rally came to seek Atal ji's blessings. Had met him when campaign started. Its always special to meet him.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 10, 2014
Modi also met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to review the election campaign and discuss future course of action.
