Lok Sabha election: PM Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi

After a mega roadshow in Varanasi on Thursday (April 25), Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination at the DM's office here in the presence of several BJP and NDA leaders. In 2014, he had won from this seat by over 3.70 lakh votes. This year, he once again faces Congress' Ajay Rai and will also take on SP's Shalini Yadav. (Twitter/@BJP4India)

BJP chief Amit Shah and Home Minister Rajnath Singh greet PM Modi at Varanasi DM's office. (ANI photo)

PM Modi is seen touching the feet of senior Akali Dal leader Parkash Singh Badal. (ANI photo)

PM Modi is seen here with leaders of NDA alliance partners. (ANI photo)

The NDA partners were in full attendance for PM Modi's nomination filing process in Varanasi. (Twitter/@AmitShah)

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar greets Amit Shah. (Twitter/@AmitShah)

Amit Shah is seen here with Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan. (Twitter/@AmitShah)

The NDA is hoping for a strong showing in the Lok Sabha election 2019. (Twitter/@AmitShah)