PM Narendra Modi visits Varanasi, says chemistry beat arithmetic this time

During his Varanasi visit, PM Modi will also offer prayers at the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple.

VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Monday to thank voters. He was accompanied by BJP chief Amit Shah, UP Governor Ram Naik and state's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. PM Modi, Shah and Yogi Adityanath also offered prayers at the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple here. After the 'darshan' and 'puja' at the famous temple, PM Modi addressed BJP workers at Deendayal Hastkala Sankul.

On Sunday, the Prime Minister went to Gujarat to meet his mother Heeraben at her Gandhinagar residence and took her blessings. The Prime Minister also addressed a rally in Ahmedabad on Sunday and thanked the people for putting faith in him.

Here are the live and latest updates from Monday (May 27, 2019):-

27 May 2019

15:11 IST

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14:31 IST

First session of 17th Lok Sabha likely from June 6-15. President Ram Nath Kovind may address joint session of Parliament on June 6. 

13:41 IST

PM Modi: Political pundits say BJP is a Hindi heartland party.We have the most number of seats in Karnataka still we are Hindi heartland party? We are running Govt for years in Goa, the whole northeast, Assam, Ladakh everywhere we are governing or winning, still Hindi heartland?

PM Modi: Political pundits say BJP is a Hindi heartland party.We have the most number of seats in Karnataka still we are Hindi heartland party? We are running Govt for years in Goa, the whole northeast, Assam, Ladakh everywhere we are governing or winning, still Hindi heartland? pic.twitter.com/2lBRny0loB

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

13:39 IST

Punjab Congress Chief Sunil Jakhar offers to resign from his post after he lost elections from Gurdaspur. (File pic)

13:14 IST

PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi: The supporters in Kashi didn't weigh the elections on the scales of win-loss. They considered this a festival of 'Lok shiksha', 'Lok sampark', 'Lok sangrah', 'Lok samarpan'.

PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi: The supporters in Kashi didn't weigh the elections on the scales of win-loss. They considered this a festival of 'Lok shiksha', 'Lok sampark', 'Lok sangrah', 'Lok samarpan'. pic.twitter.com/Q5fZ9PKDMj

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

13:04 IST

Work and workers create wonders, says PM Modi to BJP workers in Varanasi.

12:59 IST

PM: After the campaign, I used to think of coming here but I used to recall your orders. Maine socha ye nahi to koi aur baba. Rarely is a candidate so relaxed, as I was, during elections & the results. Your hardwork was the reason for it. I was relaxed so I went to Kedarnath: PM Modi

PM: After the campaign, I used to think of coming here but I used to recall your orders. Maine socha ye nahi to koi aur baba. Rarely is a candidate so relaxed, as I was, during elections & the results. Your hardwork was the reason for it. I was relaxed so I went to Kedarnath. https://t.co/LiHDISU8Sj

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

12:54 IST

I had spoken to workers of Varanasi. All of you had ordered me that I can't set foot in Varanasi for a month. The nation might elected me as the PM but four you, I am a worker. For me, your order was the priority: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

12:36 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins addressing party workers in Varanasi.

12:32 IST

There must rarely be a campaign where candidate didn't come to his constituency after filing nomination until voting, trusting his voters. People saw Varanasi's BJP workers asked him( PM) not to come.Modi ji trusted you, people of Varanasi & that trust was rightly placed: Amit Shah

Amit Shah: There must rarely be a campaign where candidate didn't come to his constituency after filing nomination until voting, trusting his voters. People saw Varanasi's BJP workers asked him(PM)not to come.Modi ji trusted you, people of Varanasi & that trust was rightly placed pic.twitter.com/WVeVTA8rCC

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

12:21 IST

BJP president Amit Shah is addressing the BJP workers in Varanasi. Shah said that when PM Modi visited the workers on the day of his nomination, it became clear that he was going to win.

12:14 IST

Kashi has blessed PM Narendra Modi and BJP. He has worked relentlessly for the welfare of people here: Yogi Adityanath to BJP workers in Varanasi.

11:19 IST

PM Modi, BJP president Amit Shah leave from Kashi Vishwanath temple after offering prayers

11:01 IST

After paying his obsesiance at the temple, the prime minister will address the people of his constituency who voted him back to power this time with a massive margin. 

10:56 IST

PM Modi, BJP president Amit Shah offer prayer at Kashi Vishwanath temple.

काशी विश्वनाथ मंदिर में पूजा करते प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi #NaMoThanksKashi pic.twitter.com/6Wwp1Wc8KN

— BJP (@BJP4India) May 27, 2019

10:52 IST

Prime Minister Modi offers prayer at Kashi Vishwanath temple with BJP president Amit Shah.

#WATCH Varanasi: Crowd breaks into chants of 'Modi Modi' as the convoy of PM Modi moves through streets of Varanasi to Kashi Vishwanath temple. pic.twitter.com/YW0t5dkQPP

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

10:49 IST

Crowd breaks into chants of 'Modi Modi' as the convoy of PM Modi arrives at Kashi Vishwanath temple.

#WATCH Varanasi: Crowd breaks into chants of 'Modi Modi' as the convoy of PM Modi moves through streets of Varanasi to Kashi Vishwanath temple. pic.twitter.com/YW0t5dkQPP

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

10:49 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kashi Vishwanath temple with BJP president Amit Shah.

10:37 IST

"This is our fortune that Prime Minister will perform puja with all rituals like he did in 2014 Lok Sabhae devotes himself to god, you can see tears of devotion in his eye," Kashi Vishwanath temple priest Acharya Ashok Dwivedi told news agency ANI. 

10:36 IST

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple is managed by the UP government. It holds a special place in Hindu religion and is even mentioned in the Puranas.

10:35 IST

An LED screen has been installed at the entrance of Kashi Vishwanath Temple which will live-stream visuals from inside when he offers prayers. The chief priest will perform a ritual with PM Modi.

10:34 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at people on his way to Kashi Vishwanath temple.

#WATCH Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves at people on his way to Kashi Vishwanath temple. pic.twitter.com/BIeoXzlwua

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

10:21 IST

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi.

10:04 IST

This is Modi's first visit to his constituency after he won the election by a huge margin of 4.79 lakh votes.

10:01 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Varanasi. He will offer prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple today and hold a meeting with party workers later today.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Varanasi. He will offer prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple today and hold a meeting with party workers later today. pic.twitter.com/35oirBCFOa

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

09:57 IST

PM Narendra Modi arrives in Varanasi. Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcome him at the airport.

09:50 IST

Artists perform in Varanasi ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to the city today.

Artists perform in Varanasi ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to the city today. pic.twitter.com/fzqVt2h1AN

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

09:47 IST

Artists perform in Varanasi ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to the city today.

#WATCH: Artists perform in Varanasi ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to the city today. pic.twitter.com/DyBWMudFEi

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

08:25 IST

Visuals of security from Varanasi ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit today. An LED screen has been installed at the entrance of Kashi Vishwanath Temple (pic 4) which will live stream visuals from inside when PM Modi will offer prayers.

Visuals of security from Varanasi ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit today. An LED screen has been installed at the entrance of Kashi Vishwanath Temple (pic 4) which will live stream visuals from inside when PM Modi will offer prayers. pic.twitter.com/VObjmcgJ5E

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 27, 2019

07:56 IST

Varanasi all decked up as preparations are underway as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits his parliamentary constituency today.

Varanasi all decked up as preparations are underway as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits his parliamentary constituency today. pic.twitter.com/7ommYJHrfD

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 27 May 2019

07:47 IST

Prime Minister is scheduled to reach Varanasi at 10 am.

06:29 IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal: There was no negativity against AAP in Delhi...many people said "it is a big election, election of Rahul ji & Modi ji, it isn't Kejriwal's election, let your election come & we will vote for you based on your work"

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal: There was no negativity against AAP in Delhi...many people said "it is a big election, election of Rahul ji & Modi ji, it isn't Kejriwal's election, let your election come & we will vote for you based on your work" pic.twitter.com/S4NKfKLura

— ANI (@ANI) 26 May 2019