Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday night received a rousing reception in Surat as he kicked off a two-day visit to Gujarat with an 11km-long roadshow. Modi waved out from his SUV to thousands of supporters and spectators, many waving BJP flags. A large number of bikers accompanied the PM’s cavalcade as hoardings, cut-outs and television screens lit up various parts of the city. ALSO READ : BJP criticises opposition parties for stalling OBC billAfter the roadshow in Surat, expected to be attended by about 100,000 people, Modi will meet senior state BJP leaders at the Circuit House. Modi, who was the chief minister of Gujarat for over 13 years before becoming Prime Minister, is seen as the party’s main campaigner for the assembly elections.

Source: Mint April 16, 2017 17:48 UTC