New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Puducherry on Friday and appealed to voters to support the AINRC-BJP alliance in the upcoming Assembly elections scheduled for April 9.
The roadshow took place over a stretch of less than 2 km, from the Ajanta signal point to the Kamarajar statue near the Raja theatre signal. Despite the short distance, the event lasted nearly an hour as large crowds gathered along the route.
He was joined by Chief Minister N Rangasamy, founder of the All India N R Congress, and BJP leader and Home Minister A Namassivayam. The leaders greeted supporters as the prime minister travelled in an open vehicle.
Strong public turnout
The prime minister received a warm welcome from party workers and supporters. Slogans such as “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Jai Shri Ram” were raised during the roadshow.
People lined the streets and showered flowers on the prime minister and his convoy. Many supporters had gathered well before the event began to catch a glimpse of him.
Festive atmosphere across city
The city witnessed a festive mood with flags of the BJP and AINRC displayed prominently along the route. The maximum presence of party flags was seen from SV Patel Road to the Anna Salai and Kamarajar Salai junction, where the roadshow ended.
Cultural performances and traditional dance programmes were organised along the route, adding to the atmosphere of the campaign event.
Security and political significance
Police deployed heavy security arrangements to manage the crowd and ensure smooth movement during the roadshow. Leaders of the ruling alliance expressed confidence that the prime minister’s visit would strengthen their electoral prospects. Last month, Modi had visited the union territory and inaugurated development projects worth over Rs 2,700 crore. For the upcoming elections, the AINRC and BJP will contest 16 and 10 seats respectively. Other NDA partners, including AIADMK and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi led by Jose Charles Martin, have been allotted two seats each.