Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to file his nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency today, kicking off the electoral proceedings at 11:40 AM. Before the filing, at 10:15 AM, he plans to visit the Kaal Bhairav Temple, followed by a meeting with NDA leaders at 10:45 AM.
There's speculation about the timing of Modi's nomination, as it coincides with the auspicious 'Abhijit Mahurat' and 'Anand Yog’ according to the Hindu Panchang. Accompanying him will be Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Expect a prominent political gathering as leaders from various parties, including Lok Dal president Jayant Chaudhary, LJP chief Chirag Paswan, Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya Patel, and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party president Omprakash Rajbhar, are anticipated to be present.
A significant number of chief ministers from different states, including Yogi Adityanath, Nitish Kumar, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Mohan Yadav, Vishnu Deo Sai, Eknath Shinde, Bhajan Lal Sharma, Himanta Biswa Sharma, Nayab Singh Saini, Pramod Sawant, Prem Singh Tamang, and Manik Saha, are also expected to attend the nomination ceremony.
Varanasi holds special significance for the BJP and PM Modi, having secured victory in both the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. This time, he faces Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai, marking Rai's third electoral battle against Modi in Varanasi. In the 2019 polls, Modi clinched the seat with a staggering 6,74,664 votes, commanding a vote share of 63.6 percent. It's worth noting that in 2014, Modi contested from two Lok Sabha seats, Varanasi being one of them.
Amidst the anticipation surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nomination filing in Varanasi, political observers speculate on the strategic significance of his timing. As he aligns his schedule with auspicious moments according to the Hindu Panchang, including the 'Abhijit Mahurat' and 'Anand Yog', Modi's decision underscores the fusion of tradition and contemporary politics. This deliberate choice not only resonates with his core supporters but also sends a symbolic message of divine endorsement to the electorate. With Varanasi symbolizing both his political prowess and spiritual connection, Modi's nomination ceremony is poised to be a blend of tradition, strategy, and symbolism, setting the tone for a fiercely contested electoral battle.
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