New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to begin a series of programmes and rallies in Uttar Pradesh from late October, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, sources said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Varanasi on October 25 to attend the proposed air show at Namo Ghat. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other leaders are also expected to attend the event.

According to UP BJP sources, around a dozen programmes and rallies are being planned across the state's 18 divisions. The proposed programmes are expected to include the inauguration of various government projects, laying of foundation stones for development initiatives and public meeting...