Bhubaneswar, May 10: As scheduled, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the city airport at around 8.20 pm to hold a massive road show on the Janpath in the capital city.
The Prime Minister was given a grand reception by BJP leaders at the airport.
The entire stretch of about 3 km of the Janpath from Ram Mandir Square to Vani Vihar Square has been barricaded on the two sides for the smooth conduct of the roadshow by the Prime Minister.
Thousands of people from across the city and nearby areas have thronged the capital city to have a glimpse of the most popular leader of the country. The PM would move in a carcade, waving hands to the people.
Folk artists have come forward to perform on the roadsides to greet the Prime Minister to the city.
A heavy security arrangement has been put in place for the smooth conduct of the roadshow.
According to information, the Prime Minister will be formally welcomed at the BJP State head office before his road show.