Kolkata, April 11 – After addressing three major campaign rallies in three districts of West Bengal throughout the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a major road show in Bagdogra, near Siliguri, in the northern part of the state on Saturday evening, amidst the upcoming two-phase state assembly elections later this month.
As the Prime Minister’s convoy moved through the streets, thousands of local people stood on the roadside, chanting slogans of “Modi-Modi” and “Jai Shree Ram.”
Initially, the Prime Minister was seen sitting in the front seat of his vehicle, alongside the driver, waving to the crowd.
Later, he leaned out of the vehicle window and waved to the crowd, holding a replica of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s symbol, the “Lotus.”
The Prime Minister’s direct interaction further energized the crowd, with their slogans growing louder.
Raju Bista, the two-time Member of Parliament from Darjeeling constituency for the BJP, posted a video of the road show on his social media account, stating that the enthusiasm of the crowd demonstrated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most popular world leaders.
He added that in India, particularly in the Darjeeling hills, the Terai, and the Dooars, he is seen as a protector.
“Today, in Siliguri, thousands of people lined up to welcome him to our beautiful region. He responded by greeting the people personally. It is truly extraordinary to see so much love and respect for our beloved Prime Minister, and for him to reciprocate that love by meeting the people spontaneously,” Bista said.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister addressed three campaign rallies: the first at Katwa in East Burdwan district, the second at Jangipur in Murshidabad district, and the third at Kushmandi in South Dinajpur district.
The two-phase West Bengal Assembly elections will be held on April 23 and April 29.
The results will be announced on May 4.