Prime Minister Narendra Modi has filed his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency. This crucial constituency, currently represented by PM Modi, will undergo polling during the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
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Key Highlights
- Nomination Filing: PM Modi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, seeking a third consecutive term.
- Accompanied by Leaders: He was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and seer Ganeshwar Dutt Shastri.
- Prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat and Kal Bhairav Temple: Before filing his nomination, PM Modi started his day in Varanasi by offering prayers at Dashashwamedh Ghat (the main ghat in Varanasi) and the Kal Bhairav Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Opposition Candidate: The Opposition INDIA bloc has fielded Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai to face Modi in Varanasi.
- Polling Date: Varanasi will go to polls in the seventh and last phase of the Lok Sabha elections on June 1.
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