Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally submitted his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Tuesday following religious offerings at the Dashashwamedh Ghat and the Kaal Bhairav temple in the city. Among those present at the collectorate during the filing of his nomination papers was Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Seeking a third consecutive victory in the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency, which he first secured in 2014, Prime Minister Modi expressed profound sentiments towards the city in a Hindi post on [platform name omitted]. He stated, “My bond with Kashi is profound, inseparable, and beyond words.”
The Prime Minister had conducted a vibrant roadshow in Varanasi the previous day, reiterating his commitment to serving the sacred city even more extensively during his third term. Reflecting on the overwhelming support received during the roadshow, Prime Minister Modi shared a clip on [platform name omitted], describing the affection and blessings bestowed upon him by the residents of Varanasi as an unforgettable moment.
Varanasi is scheduled for voting in the seventh phase of elections on June 1.