2019 Lok Sabha Elections: PM Modi To File Nomination From Varanasi On 26 April, Says Report

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to file nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency on 26 April, ANI has reported.

According to the report, sources in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who are in charge of the Prime Minister’s election schedule, told the news agency that PM Modi may file the nomination on 26 April.

The BJP workers and leaders are reportedly working on a plan to organise a two-day mega programme in the run-up to the filing of nomination during which Prime Minister will hold two road shows in the Varanasi.

The report cited sources as saying that PM Modi would reach the city on 25 April and will head for a road show from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) to Dashashwamedh Ghat. Following the road show, PM will visit the Kaal Bhairav temple and later participate in the Ganga Aarti.

As per the report, on the next day, the Prime Minister is likely to begin his schedule with prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. After that, he is expected to head for a road show before filing his nomination.