PM Modi enthralls people with 3-km mega roadshow in Ranchi

    Ranchi, Nov 10 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took part in a mega 3-km roadshow in Ranchi, the capital of poll-bound Jharkhand, with thousands of people lining both sides of the road to catch a glimpse of their charismatic leader.
    The Prime Minister, atop a saffron-coloured open vehicle adorned with flowers and his cutouts, waved at the crowd, which chanted slogans like "Modi Zindabad."
    From children to adults, people expressed their excitement by capturing moments of the roadshow on their mobile phones.
    This was the second roadshow by the PM here in the last six months.
    The roadshow began at OTC Ground, amid tight security and heavy police deployment, and culminated at New Market Chowk.
    "At the start of the roadshow, around 501 Brahmins blew conch shells with the resolve for victory," a BJP leader said.
    Union Minister and Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth, Ranchi candidate CP Singh, and Hatia BJP candidate Naveen Jaiswal were seen perched beside Modi as he waved at the crowds.
    In a post on X, Modi said: "The enthusiasm and excitement of people who showed up in Ranchi has filled us with new energy! I express my heartfelt gratitude for the immense love and blessings I have received from my family members here, especially the mothers, sisters and young companions who came."
    The PM added: "The way people here participated in roadshow with full enthusiasm and joy is overwhelming. This has made it clear that our efforts to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the people here have their full support."
    People were seen atop their houses in the busy Ratu Road locality, shouting in joy while jostling to get a glimpse of their beloved leader.
    Tribes danced along the roads with band parties playing musical instruments, while people held BJP flags.
    Women at several places were seen clad in saffron saris with badges inscribed with the lotus pinned to their dresses. Many lit diyas, blew conch shells, performed "aartis" for the PM, and decorated their houses with mini bulbs, flowers, and diyas.
    Many stood with placards and banners with slogans in praise of the PM, while others held replicas of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, alongside pictures of the temple.
    "Many of the women observed fast in view of the roadshow," the BJP leader added.
    The Prime Minister sharing the pictures of road show said: "Whether it is the expansion of connectivity in Ranchi or efforts to make the lives of people easier, rapid steps have been taken. Redevelopment of Ranchi railway station, doubling of railway lines, city gas distribution or lighthouse projects are big examples of this."
    In another post, he said whether it is tribal heritage, development of the state, health, education and employment, Centre was working day and night for rapid public welfare.
    "We inaugurated Bhagwan Birsa Munda stadium in Ranchi, which has given new identity to tribal plight. At the same time by laying the foundation stone of the new academic and administrative building of IIIT Ranchi and the new campus of ISM Ranchi, we have taken forward our resolutions of development."
    In yet another post, the PM sharing the road show pictures the PM said Congress and its allies have always neglected the development of the state for vote bank politics.
    Not only this, they have never shied away from insulting tribal brother and sisters but "I assure you that after the formation of BJP-NDA government in Jharkhand, tribal pride and state’s development are going to touch new heights every day," he said.
    Rekha Devi, 44, of Ratu said, "I observed a fast today for this rally. I will break my fast now after having a glimpse of my leader. He has done tremendous work for the welfare of women."
    Sanjay Singh of Ranchi said he was confident that the BJP would come to power in Jharkhand.
    Vivek, 17, said, "I got goosebumps when I saw PM Modi on Ratu Road and this memory will be etched in my mind forever."
    Ranchi MP Sanjay Seth and MLA CP Singh alleged that people in large numbers were prevented from participating in the road show at the behest of JMM-led coalition.
    "It was a Tsunami of people…at least 25,000 people were prevented from witnessing the roadshow at two places only by district administration officials," Seth alleged.
    Sitting Ranchi legislator Singh also claimed that despite administration preventing people, it was a grand sight.
    Before the roadshow, the Prime Minister addressed two rallies — one in Bokaro and another in Gumla — where he promised all-round development for the state, attacking the ruling JMM-led dispensation for "corruption, loot, and atrocities on people."
    In view of the roadshow, prohibitory orders were enforced in Ranchi from 6 am to 11 pm. Additionally, the entry of all small and large goods vehicles was restricted in the state capital between 2 pm and 8 pm.
    The district administration also declared a "no-flying zone" within a 200-metre radius of the stretch between Birsa Munda Airport and Sahjanand Chowk. Drones, paragliding, and hot air balloons were banned in this area for the duration of the event.
    Polling for the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly is scheduled to take place on November 13 and November 20, with votes to be counted on November 23.

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