PM Modi takes part in 3-km roadshow in Ranchii

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 in Ranchi in the last six months.The roadshow began at OTC Ground, amid tight security and heavy police deployment, and culminated at New Market Chowk. 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.