Star-struck Varanasi : Modi holds roadshow, Akhilesh, Rahul, Mayawati to address rallies
The PM, who looks to strengthen the prospects of the BJP in the state with his own charisma, started the roadshow from the Benaras Hindu University gate.
The last phase of polling in Uttar Pradesh will be held on March 8 while the sixth and penultimate round is going on Saturday.
Varanasai is Modi's Parliamentary constituency.
Modi also offered prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple. He will address a rally later in the evening.
In another part of the city, supporters of the Samajwadi Party and the Congress gathered ahead of another roadshow by Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi.
According to media reports, the BJP called Modi's roadshow a show of confidence. The 40 seats of Varanasi region are crucial for BJP.
Security has been beefed up in the city and officials of the elite Special Protection Group (SPG) are camped in the city to ensure Modi’s protection.
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