PM Narendra Modi

DEHRADUN: Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who is in the midst of series of election campaign across the country, is likely to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines on May 18.

According to BJP state chief Ajay Bhatt, Modi would be on two-day visit to Uttarakhand after which he will leave for Delhi on May 19, where the last phase of elections would be taking place for 59 seats.

The BJP leadership has roped in local legislators and senior leaders to be present at both the shrines for the PM’s visit.

“All arrangements will be made to ensure that the pilgrims face minimal hassle. Also, there is a possibility that the PM might staying at night in Badrinath,” said a senior BJP leader requesting anonymity.

However, the Congress has criticized the BJP for hosting the Prime Minister’s visit, claiming that it amounts to the violation of model conduct of code (MCC). The MCC will be lifted once the election results are declared on May 23.

“Modi is using the visit to the shrines to campaign for his party. This issue must be raised before the election commission,” said former CM Harish Rawat, who is contesting from the Nainital seat.

Bhatt, however, refused the allegations, saying, “Modi has come to Uttarakhand on several occasions in the past, but the Congress has stooped so low to link his personal visit with politics. Our party is prepared for the PM’s visit.”

