JHARSUGUDA: The town witnessed a massive display of BJP’s election campaign as the party took out a grand roadshow, led by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday.
The event, which began at 7 pm, saw a huge turnout of supporters and enthusiastic participation from BJP leaders, including Bargarh Lok Sabha candidate Pradeep Purohit and Jharsuguda Assembly nominee Tankadhar Tripathy.
Soon after Sai reached Jharsuguda airport, Pradhan along with other BJP leaders welcomed him. The procession, accompanied by tight security, proceeded to Manmohan ME School ground, where BJP supporters eagerly awaited.
Traversing through the town’s main thoroughfares, the roadshow culminated at Gandhi chowk near the old bus stand, drawing thousands of spectators. The atmosphere was electric, with enthusiastic chants of ‘Modi, Modi’ and ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ resonating throughout the town as BJP workers and supporters waved party flags.
Sai and Pradhan were greeted with flower bouquets at various junctures along the route. After the road show, CM Sai returned to Raipur.
Extensive security arrangements were made including the suspension of vehicular movement within the town from the afternoon.