Modi visit for damage control in south Gujarat

SURAT: On first day after filing his nomination Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi to address total six public meetings in Gujarat. He would address three meetings in Saurashtra while three meetings in south Gujarat.

With the public meetings Modi will start campaign for BJP by addressing the audience directly. Modi’s meeting in south Gujarat are being monitored closely by party leaders and voters as recent election rallies by BJP leaders and Modi’s 3D speech attempts have proved unsuccessful.

Modi will address two public meetings in Katargam and Pandesara area of Surat while one meeting will take place at Dharampur of Valsad. After addressing the first meeting in Dharampur in Saturday afternoon Modi will come to Surat.

Modi’s meeting in Surat are considered important by BJP as he is likely to mobilise few BJP workers who are inactive due to various reasons. A number of BJP workers in Surat are staying away from active campaigning due to discontent in ticket distribution and neglect by party leadership. Modi’s public meetings are being organized to create pressure on the inactive workers. In two assembly constituencies in Surat city the party is facing displeasure of senior workers.

Modi will also assess the post ticket distribution scenario in south Gujarat during his half day visit.

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