Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi
He reached Varanasi around 8.30 am and filed his nomination papers at the Collector's office post a road show in Maldahiya.
Earlier in the day, Modi tweeted: "Friends today I will file my nomination papers from Varanasi. I seek your support & blessings as I embark on this journey."
"I thank Party leadership for giving me an opportunity to contest from Varanasi, a confluence of history, culture, tradition & spirituality," he said.
"My special gratitude to all Karyakartas & well wishers who have been tirelessly working on the ground & supporting me from all over India," he posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.
Earlier on Apr 9, Modi filed his nomination from Vadodara in Gujarat.
Polling will be held in Varanasi on May 9 and 12.
Modi is being challenged in the constituency by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) architect Arvind Kejriwal and Congress candidate Ajay Rai.
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