 "Modi arrives in Varanasi amid tight security")
NDA prime minister-designate Narendra Modi arrived here on Saturday, amidst tight security at Varanasi's Babatpur Airport after his huge victory in Lok Sabha polls.
According to media reports, a special team of the Gujarat Police, the SPG and other paramilitary outfits have carried out inspections of all the spots where Modi is likely to pass through.
His cavalcade has headed for the Kashi Vishwanath Temple where he will offer prayers.
He will then head for the Dashashwamedh Ghat to take part in the Ganga Aarti.
This was disclosed by Sanjay Bharadwaj, the media coordinator for the BJP's Kashi Prant unit.
As of now, there are no confirmations about Modi being accompanied by other senior BJP leaders, nor is there a communication on whether he intends to address the people of Varanasi.
A large crowd is expected to be present at the venues that Modi will be visiting. A large number of security personnel have been deployed at the Dashashwamedh Ghat where the Ganga Arati attracts huge crowds on a daily basis.
There was a bomb explosion in the area in 2010 which had killed two persons and left several others injured.
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