India’s final vote: In temple town Varanasi, Modi and sarees are winners
In Varanasi, PM Modi is expected to win his seat comfortably, but the margin matters for BJP's national performance. Modi's roadshow drew large crowds. The city has seen development, including a new highway to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and a river port. Tourist numbers rose from 5.5 million in 2014 to 54 million in 2023. Modi faces Congress candidate Ajay Rai.
In Varanasi, PM Modi is expected to win his seat comfortably, but the margin matters for BJP's national performance. Modi's roadshow drew large crowds. The city has seen development, including a new highway to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and a river port. Tourist numbers rose from 5.5 million in 2014 to 54 million in 2023. Modi faces Congress candidate Ajay Rai.
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In Varanasi, PM Modi is expected to win his seat comfortably, but the margin matters for BJP's national performance. Modi's roadshow drew large crowds. The city has seen development, including a new highway to Kashi Vishwanath Temple and a river port. Tourist numbers rose from 5.5 million in 2014 to 54 million in 2023. Modi faces Congress candidate Ajay Rai.
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