PM Modi's Varanasi nomination's 4 proposers: An astrologer, an RSS volunteer, representatives from OBC, and Dalit community
PM Modi today submitted his nomination papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Varanasi, accompanied by a multitude of political figures. The diverse support for Modi is evident through his four proposers, representing different societal se...
The nomination of Prime Minister Modi in Varanasi holds immense significance, considering the constituency's historical and political relevance. Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world and a cultural hub in India, has been a stronghold for the Prime Minister since his electoral debut from this constituency in 2014.
Proposers for PM Modi's Varanasi Nomination
Prime Minister Modi's nomination papers bear four key proposers representing diverse sections of society. These proposers include:
Pandit Ganeshwar Shastri: A respected member of the Brahmin community, Pandit Ganeshwar Shastri is renowned for his role in determining the auspicious timing for the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Baijnath Patel: An esteemed volunteer of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Baijnath Patel hails from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community.
Lalchand Kushwaha: Another representative from the OBC community, Lalchand Kushwaha's inclusion as a proposer underscores the diverse support base of Prime Minister Modi.
Sanjay Sonkar: Coming from the Dalit community, Sanjay Sonkar's participation highlights the Prime Minister's outreach to all sections of society.
Attendees at PM Modi's Nomination
The nomination event in Varanasi also witnessed the presence of several prominent figures from the political landscape. The dignitaries list include:
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha
Furthermore, leaders from NDA alliance partners include:
RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary
LJP leader Chirag Paswan
Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya Patel
SBSP president Om Prakash Rajbhar
BJP Chief JP Nadda
Rajnath Singh
Prafful Patel
Conrad Sangma
Ramdas Athawale
Hardip Singh Puri
Chandra Babu Naidu
Pawan Kalyan
Jitan Ram Manjhi
Upendra Kushwaha
Anupriya Patel
GK Vasan
Ambumani Ramdas
Bhupendra Chaudhary
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