Workers of the BJP on Thursday accorded a rousing reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival here with a large number of cadre lining up on roads with party flags and raised slogans hailing him and hosted traditional cultural events.
Waving party flags and holding 'Vanakkam Modi Ji' placards and banners praising him as the leader who made India proud among the comity of nations, BJP workers welcomed him and Mr. Modi raised his hands from inside his car, accepting their greetings. Some cadres raised the slogan 'Thalaiva' which could be roughly translated as 'leader'. At a spot, Mr. Modi stopped his car for a minute and waved out to the party workers by standing on the running board of the vehicle.
This is his first visit to Tamil Nadu after the DMK assumed power last year. Similarly, DMK workers organised cultural events to welcome their leader and Chief Minister M K Stalin.
