Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his appreciation for the sacred city of Puri shortly after participating in a roadshow, noting that despite the intense heat, people continued to gather and offer their blessings. He also praised the spiritual essence and rich cultural heritage of the city. He also emphasized that each of these blessings serves as a motivation for further dedication to public service.
Encouraging citizens to vote despite the intense heat, PM Modi highlighted a young person in a wheelchair during a rally, stating that such warmth motivates him to strive harder to realize people’s aspirations. “Thank you, Puri. I bow in gratitude to this iconic place, associated with divinity and culture. The roadshow this morning was spectacular. The heat didn’t deter the crowds from coming and blessing us. Each of these blessings is cherished and inspires us to work harder for the people,” PM Modi posted on X.
He added, “It’s very satisfying to see people from all walks of life come to bless me at the rallies across India. At Dhenkanal, one of the attendees was young Anshuman Mohapatra from Angul. Despite his health challenges and the scorching heat, he came to the rally. This affection is humbling and makes me work even harder to fulfill people’s dreams.”
Following the roadshow, Prime Minister Modi delivered a speech at a public gathering in Dhenkanal, Odisha. He is currently on a one-day tour of Odisha and West Bengal, with plans to address public gatherings in Tamluk and Jhargram, West Bengal, later in the day.
Voting commenced on Monday morning for the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 across 49 parliamentary constituencies spanning six states and two Union Territories (UTs). The electoral process is part of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections taking place from April 19 to June 1, with the counting scheduled for June 4, amid stringent security measures and logistical arrangements.
