Prime Minister Modi steps out of his car to greet people of Kashi, festive atmosphere all the way to Namo Ghat

PM Narendra Modi accorded a grand welcome through cultural performances at 12 locations from Police Lines to Namo Ghat

PM greeted with drums, the resonating sound of damrus, conch shells and flower showers

Route reverberates with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’, ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Modi-Modi’

Varanasi, October 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were in Varanasi on Sunday to witness the ‘Wings Over Ganga’ air show organised to mark the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.

On the occasion, Kashi accorded a grand welcome to the Prime Minister and its Member of Parliament, reflecting the city’s rich cultural identity and traditional fervour. The nearly eight-kilometre route from the Police Lines helipad to Namo Ghat witnessed a festive atmosphere at several locations. BJP workers and residents of Kashi welcomed PM Modi by showering flowers.

Moved by the enthusiasm of the people, the Prime Minister stepped out of his car and waved to greet them. His gesture further heightened the excitement among supporters.

The entire route was attractively decorated to welcome the Prime Minister. BJP workers set up 12 points along the way, where cultural performances were organised to greet him.

The air resonated with the beats of drums at some locations, sound of damrus at other, conch-shell blowing and traditional dances showcased the vibrant cultural heritage of Kashi at others. Large numbers of people lined both sides of the road, eager to catch a glimpse of their MP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Residents enthusiastically welcomed him with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’, ‘Har Har Mahadev’ and ‘Modi-Modi’.

As the convoy proceeded towards Namo Ghat, people standing along the roadside were seen continuously capturing photographs of the Prime Minister on their mobile phones. His arrival further heightened their enthusiasm, prompting them to raise slogans in his support.

Amid the excitement surrounding the air show, the grand welcome accorded to the Prime Minister offered a vivid glimpse of Kashi’s cultural traditions, public participation and festive spirit.

Reported by Mamta Chaturvedi