Varanasi: A microcosm of Modi’s battle for power in the city of Hindu gods | Video

Varanasi, June 1 (EFE).- As India's general elections rolled into the final phase, Varanasi, the city of Hindu gods and temples, has emerged as a crucial battleground, epitomizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's blend of politics and religiosity as he seeks a consecutive third term.

The electoral contest in Varanasi transcends a mere quest for a parliamentary seat for Modi. It symbolizes a microcosm of the broader ideological and political struggles shaping India's future trajectory.

CAMERA: RITA CARDEIRA E INDIRA GUERRERO.

FOOTAGE OF PEOPLE WALKING THROUGH THE ALLEYS OF BENARES, BJP SUPPORTERS AT ONE OF THE CENTRAL OFFICES ON THE LAST DAY OF CAMPAIGNING (THURSDAY, MAY 30) AND LOCALS CROSSING THE HOLY RIVER GANGES AND BATHING IN IT TO COOL OFF FROM THE SWELTERING HEAT.

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Date: 01/06/2024 10:45 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics » Election
Politics
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 34 seconds
Reference: 55013747707
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