'Modi-Modi' chants reverberate as PM Modi holds roadshow in Shillong

The crowd chanted 'Modi-Modi' in excitement as the PM's convoy passed through the streets of Shillong.

Ahead of soon-to-be held Meghalaya assembly elections 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Shillong on Friday. A sea of crowd spilled out on both sides of the road to greet the PM as he waved to the crowd. He will address a rally in Tura later today.

The crowd chanted 'Modi-Modi' in excitement as the PM's convoy passed through the streets of Shillong. With Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) flags in hands, supporters waited on the road for hours just to catch a glimpse of the PM.

PM Shri @narendramodi holds roadshow in Shillong, Meghalaya. https://t.co/WKE5xyEtz4

— BJP (@BJP4India) February 24, 2023

BJP Meghalaya president Ernest Mawrie said the prime minister will participate in a roadshow in Khyndailad area here in the heart of the city and will address the people after paying floral tributes to three freedom fighters of the state - U Tirot Sing, U Kiang Nangbah and Pa Togan Sangma at 11 am.

After the roadshow in Shillong, the Prime Minister will fly to Tura in West Garo Hills district in the afternoon where he will address a rally at the BCCI-funded Alotgre stadium.

Earlier, the Prime Minister was to address a rally at the PA Sangma Sports Complex funded by the Centre at a cost of over Rs 120 crore but the sports department had denied permission citing safety concerns.

BJP state vice president Bernard Marak, who is the saffron party candidate against Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma from South Tura constituency expressed his gratitude to the prime minister.

"To have the PM campaign in my constituency is a blessing. That he is coming to Tura itself will augur well for the party as it indicates how seriously the BJP is taking this election. Everyone in Garo Hills is excited about his visit," Marak told PTI.