Modi gears up for election blitz; Massive rallies in Bengal, Bihar, MP today

PM Narendra Modi is all set to kick off a series of election rallies across various states as the Lok Sabha elections draw near. His packed schedule on Sunday includes addressing public gatherings in Jalpaiguri district of North Bengal, marking the BJP's campaign launch in Madhya Pradesh with a roadshow in Jabalpur, and rallying support in Nawada district of Bihar.

“This afternoon, I will be among the people of Jalpaiguri to address a rally. There is outstanding support in @BJP4Bengal's favour. The people of West Bengal are tired of TMC's corruption and poor governance. Only BJP can fulfil their dreams.” Modi posted on X.

The Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha seat will poll in the first of seven-phased Lok Sabha elections on April 19.

Meanwhile, security has been beefed up as the PM gears up for his second rally in Bihar.

"Once again, a massive wave of BJP-NDA is being seen in Bihar. I will have an opportunity to meet my family members, who are excited about voting, in the public meeting in Nawada around 11 am today," Modi posted on X ahead of the rally.

The BJP has fielded Vivek Thakur, son of senior BJP leader C P Thakur, as its candidate for the Nawada Lok Sabha constituency.

Modi is also scheduled to hold a roadshow in Jabalpur along the 1.2-km route starting from Shaheed Bhagat Singh crossing and culminating at Adi Shankaracharya crossing in Gorakhpur locality of Jabalpur.