WATCH: PM Modi Holds Roadshow Clad-In Veshti In Chennai 

The BJP has fielded Tamilisai Soundararajan against Chennai (South) DMK candidate Thamizhachi Thangapandian and AIADMK candidate Jayavardhan. 

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on the roadshow, hundreds of BJP supporters lined both sides of the road, showering him with flowers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Chennai to campaign for BJP candidates in the heart of Tamil Nadu's capital on Tuesday. The PM canvassed for Chennai (South) candidate Tamilisai Soundararajan, who previously served as Telangana Governor. 

The BJP fielded Tamilisai Soundararajan against Chennai (South) DMK candidate Thamizhachi Thangapandian and AIADMK candidate Jayavardhan. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chennai on Tuesday evening to a warm reception. Commencing his visit with a roadshow, PM Modi started from Pangal Park in T Nagar and continued the procession until the Teynampet Signal, engaging with enthusiastic supporters along the route.

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with State BJP chief K Annamalai and the party's candidate from South Chennai Tamilisai Soundararajan holds a roadshow in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.#LokSabhaElections2024 pic.twitter.com/auvVNmwAnN

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on the roadshow, hundreds of BJP supporters lined both sides of the road, showering him with flowers. The PM, dressed in a traditional Tamil attire of Veshti and silk shirt, greeted the crowd with enthusiasm. He also showed 'Lotus' symbol of BJP as he proceeded along the route.

On PM Narendra Modi's visit to Chennai, BJP candidate from South Chennai, Tamilisai Soundararajan, said "There is a spark of happiness. We are so fortunate to have a Prime Minister like him. There is a lot of enthusiasm among our workers. PM Modi's visit will help us, we will win. People of South Chennai are very happy..."

Meanwhile, police have issued warnings of traffic congestion in areas surrounding the road show route, including GST Road, Mount Poonamallee Road, CIPET junction, 100 feet road, Anna Salai, SV Patel Road, Gandhi Mandapam Road, and around T Nagar, from 3 pm to 8 pm. Thiyagaraya road has been designated as a sterile zone, with vehicular movement prohibited from 3 pm onwards. Parking is also restricted on Thiyagaraya road, as well as Venkata Narayana road, GN Chetty Road, and North Boag Road, until the conclusion of the road show.