Modi files nomination papers in Vadodara
Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister on Wednesday filed his nomination from the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat making a pitch for “good governance” and emphasising his links with the region.
63-year-old Modi filed his nomination after a roadshow that was attended by thousands of BJP workers and supporters, who thronged the city streets.
Symbolism was not lost as tea vendor Kiran Mahida and a member of city’s royal family Shubhanginidevi Raje—Gaekwad signed as supporters when Mr. Modi filed his papers.
Soon after filing the nomination, the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate briefly addressed the media lauding the “suraj and sushasan” (good governannce) of Gaekwad dynasty, which had ruled Vadodara and described the region as his “karmbhoomi".
“The name of Gakewads will be written in golden letters for good governance and welfare of the people....Vadodara has been my ‘karmbhoomi’...I am grateful to the people of Vadodara for the grand welcome they have accorded me.
“I have benefited immensely from the insttitutions established by the Gaekwads in Vadodara. I have got my primary education also in a school established by the Gaekwads,” he said.
The Gujarat Chief Minister also chose the occassion to make an appeal to voters to turn up in large numbers and put their stamp on the lotus symbol of BJP.
Madhusudan Mistry, AICC General Secretary and a close aide of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is contesting against Modi from this Lok Sabha seat, had filed his nomination papers on April 5.
Today is the last day of filing of nomination forms in the state which will witness single phase poll on April 30 to elect representative for 26 Lok Sabha constituencies.
This is the first time Mr. Modi is visiting Vadodara constituency after selecting it as one of the two seats from from where he will contest. He is also contesting from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat which will go to polls on May 12.
Balkrishna Shukla, a sitting BJP MP, who vacated his Vadodara seat in favour of Modi, will file his papers as a dummy candidate.
Congress had fielded sitting MLA Ajay Rai against Modi from Varanasi while Arvind Kejriwal is contesting from there as AAP candidate.
Earlier report from Rahi Gaikwad
Roadshow
Amid much fanfare and energetic demonstration of support, Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi began his road show in Vadodara, ahead of his nomination from the constituency on Wednesday.
Mr. Modi's cavalcade drove through packed streets as BJP supporters put up an elaborate show for his welcome. Traditional dance and folk music performances raised the pitch of the rally. Many came dressed in ethnic attire to accord a ceremonial welcome to Mr. Modi.
"In Vadodara, Mr. Modi will post a historical victory. There is great excitement among party workers. The Congress is trying all means to get publicity even if it means climbing poles," Saurabh Patel, State minister for Industries said.
Mr. Patel was referring to Vadodara's Congress candidate Madhusudhan Mistry's recent attempt to tear the Gujarat chief minister's posters, for which he was arrested.
Stringent security arrangements were in place, marked by a heavy police deployment and barricading along the route of the road show, as Mr. Modi enjoys 'Z plus' security. Shops downed their shutters.
Modi masks, placards and banners streaked the streets of Vadodara.
"We want to see Mr. Modi as PM. Youths from all over India support him," Jay Jangla, insurance professional said. ..
63-year-old Modi filed his nomination after a roadshow that was attended by thousands of BJP workers and supporters, who thronged the city streets.
Symbolism was not lost as tea vendor Kiran Mahida and a member of city’s royal family Shubhanginidevi Raje—Gaekwad signed as supporters when Mr. Modi filed his papers.
Soon after filing the nomination, the BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate briefly addressed the media lauding the “suraj and sushasan” (good governannce) of Gaekwad dynasty, which had ruled Vadodara and described the region as his “karmbhoomi".
“The name of Gakewads will be written in golden letters for good governance and welfare of the people....Vadodara has been my ‘karmbhoomi’...I am grateful to the people of Vadodara for the grand welcome they have accorded me.
“I have benefited immensely from the insttitutions established by the Gaekwads in Vadodara. I have got my primary education also in a school established by the Gaekwads,” he said.
The Gujarat Chief Minister also chose the occassion to make an appeal to voters to turn up in large numbers and put their stamp on the lotus symbol of BJP.
Madhusudan Mistry, AICC General Secretary and a close aide of Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, who is contesting against Modi from this Lok Sabha seat, had filed his nomination papers on April 5.
Today is the last day of filing of nomination forms in the state which will witness single phase poll on April 30 to elect representative for 26 Lok Sabha constituencies.
This is the first time Mr. Modi is visiting Vadodara constituency after selecting it as one of the two seats from from where he will contest. He is also contesting from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat which will go to polls on May 12.
Balkrishna Shukla, a sitting BJP MP, who vacated his Vadodara seat in favour of Modi, will file his papers as a dummy candidate.
Congress had fielded sitting MLA Ajay Rai against Modi from Varanasi while Arvind Kejriwal is contesting from there as AAP candidate.
Earlier report from Rahi Gaikwad
Roadshow
Amid much fanfare and energetic demonstration of support, Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi began his road show in Vadodara, ahead of his nomination from the constituency on Wednesday.
Mr. Modi's cavalcade drove through packed streets as BJP supporters put up an elaborate show for his welcome. Traditional dance and folk music performances raised the pitch of the rally. Many came dressed in ethnic attire to accord a ceremonial welcome to Mr. Modi.
"In Vadodara, Mr. Modi will post a historical victory. There is great excitement among party workers. The Congress is trying all means to get publicity even if it means climbing poles," Saurabh Patel, State minister for Industries said.
Mr. Patel was referring to Vadodara's Congress candidate Madhusudhan Mistry's recent attempt to tear the Gujarat chief minister's posters, for which he was arrested.
Stringent security arrangements were in place, marked by a heavy police deployment and barricading along the route of the road show, as Mr. Modi enjoys 'Z plus' security. Shops downed their shutters.
Modi masks, placards and banners streaked the streets of Vadodara.
"We want to see Mr. Modi as PM. Youths from all over India support him," Jay Jangla, insurance professional said. ..
Source: Lok Sabha Elections 2014
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