PM Modi holds roadshow in Udupi

A large number of people had gathered on both sides of the road stretch from Bannanje to Kalsanka to see the Prime Minister

Udupi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a grand welcome during a roadshow he held along the Bannanje–Kalsanka stretch in Udupi on Friday, ahead of his visit to the Sri Krishna Mutt.

The entire route came alive with cheers as thousands of people had lined up on both sides of the road, eager to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. Modi waved at people and acknowledged them.

Many showered flowers as Modi's cavalcade passed by, while others waved enthusiastically, creating a festive atmosphere.

BJP workers had made elaborate arrangements to ensure the success of the event, distributing caps, shawls, masks, and T-shirts to the crowds that had gathered in large numbers.

Some were holding BJP and saffron flags to greet the Prime Minister.

On his arrival at Adi Udupi, Modi was welcomed by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa T K, BJP State president B Y Vijayendra and others. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao at Mangaluru International Airport on Friday.

Earlier, Modi, who landed at the Mangaluru International Airport, was welcomed by Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.

MLAs Rajesh Naik and Bhagirathi Murulya, Greater Bengaluru Authority Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan H V, Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H and others were present.

From Mangaluru, Modi proceeded to Udupi in a chopper.

He is scheduled to visit the Udupi Krishna Mutt and take part in a programme.

'Laksha kanta Gita parayana'

Hundreds of women have commenced recitation of the Bhagavad Gita as a part of 'Laksha kanta Gita parayana' in Udupi since morning. Modi will recite the 15th Adhyaya of the Bhagavad Gita.