Siliguri (WB), April 11 Prime Minister Narendra Modi drew large crowds along the streets of Siliguri on Saturday as he travelled from Bagdogra airport to his overnight venue after addressing a series of election rallies across West Bengal.
He is scheduled to address an election rally in Siliguri on Sunday afternoon.
Modi had addressed rallies in Purba Bardhaman, Jangipur, and Balurghat earlier in the day before arriving at Bagdogra airport, near this north Bengal city, in the evening.
Although the Prime Minister's itinerary, shared by the BJP media cell, did not mention any roadshow in Siliguri, his journey from the airport effectively turned into one, with huge crowds lining both sides of the route to greet him amid tight security arrangements.
People waved at the PM, raised slogans, and showered flower petals as his cavalcade moved slowly through the city.
The PM was also seen waving to the crowds.
"There was no schedule for a roadshow, but people came out on their own to see and greet Modi-ji, and it eventually turned into one," a BJP leader said.