After a historic hat-trick, Prime Minister Modi returns to his karmabhoomi, Kashi, where the focus shifts to the farmers as he releases the 17th installment of PM Kisan Nidhi funds. Expressing gratitude to the voters of Varanasi for re-electing him, Modi emphasizes India's democratic strength, citing its vast voter base compared to the G7 countries combined. He underscores the theme of development ('Vikas') in Varanasi, envisioning it as a center for learning and urban development. However, politics heats up over Modi's visit, with Congress Chief Ajay Rai daring him to contest from Kashi again. Rahul Gandhi, who retains Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh while relinquishing his Wayanad seat in Kerala, criticizes Modi, suggesting he would have lost if Priyanka had contested against him in Varanasi. As Uttar Pradesh played a pivotal role in BJP's diminished tally in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, attention now shifts to the 2027 assembly elections, setting the stage for further political contention.
