2 km roadshow, obeisance to Ram Lalla, sea of supporters — PM Modi’s blockbuster procession in Ayodhya

06/05/2024

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh): On the last day of campaigning before the third phase of Lok Sabha elections on 7 May, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his first roadshow in Ayodhya. This was his first visit to the Ram Janmabhoomi since the consecration ceremony in January.

Before hitting the roads, Modi visited the Ram temple and then embarked on the roadshow from Sugriva Fort, extending over a 2-km stretch to Lata Chowk. The city’s sole Lok Sabha seat, Faizabad, will go to polls on 20 May.

The roadshow’s route was segmented into 40 blocks where communities, such as Sindhis, Punjabis, farmers and women donning traditional attire showcased cultural performances, creating a corridor for onlookers to view the Prime Minister.

Ayodhya was adorned with a lavish display of lights, floral arrangements, and posters featuring Modi alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The crowd and supporters shouting Modi slogans stood along the streets — showering the PM with flowers as he passed by.

Capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the electoral excitement in Ayodhya, ThePrint’s Suraj Singh Bisht documented PM Modi’s roadshow.

2 km roadshow, obeisance to ram lalla, sea of supporters — pm modi’s blockbuster procession in ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the roadshow | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Prime Minister Modi, accompanied by CM Adityanath, holding a BJP-themed lamp | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Modi supporters cheering from the crowd | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

BJP supporters cheer from the crowd | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Women waiting to get a glimpse of PM Modi | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

PM Modi extends a warm embrace to the cheering crowd | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

PM Modi extends a warm reception to the cheering crowd | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

A huge crowd gathers to witness Prime Minister Modi’s roadshow | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

A procession of women adorned in orange turbans leads the way for Modi’s convoy | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Dancers perform at the roadshow | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Artistes perform at the roadshow | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Onlookers atop a building waiting for the Prime Minister | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Onlookers atop a building waiting for the Prime Minister to pass by | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

The Ram temple witnessed heavy footfall as worshippers gather to see Modi | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Ayodhya witnessed heavy footfall as worshippers gather to see Modi | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Posters of BJP’s ‘abki baar 400 paar (this time over 400 seats)’ slogan at the roadshow | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

A young girl capturing a selfie with a hoarding of PM Modi | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Hoardings of PM Modi and Yogi Adityanath along the streets of Ayodhya | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

A young supporter with Modi’s poster | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

A young supporter with Modi’s cutout | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Cleaning drive underway ahead of Modi’s arrival | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Individuals of all ages, from the elderly to children and youth, gather for the roadshow | Singh Bisht | ThePrint

People of all ages, from the elderly to children and youth, gather for the roadshow | Singh Bisht | ThePrint

‘Phir ek baar Modi Sarkar’ posters in Ayodhya | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

BJP posters with ‘Phir ek baar Modi Sarkar’ slogan in Ayodhya | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

The BJP flags fluttering across Ayodhya | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

BJP flags flutter across Ayodhya | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

A hoarding of Yogi Adityanath at the roadshow | Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

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