Udupi, Nov. 28 -- Udupi district was transformed into a sea of saffron and festive fervour on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow made its way through the coastal temple town. Thousands of residents lined the streets, cheering enthusiastically and turning the procession into a grand public spectacle.
The procession corridor as adorned with flags, buntings, and layered security barricades as the Prime Minister's convoy moved from the helipad toward the historic Sri Krishna Math, which was meticulously prepared for his arrival.
One of the largest security deployments witnessed in Udupi was put in place for the high-profile visit. More than 3,000 police personnel have been pressed into service, including ten SPs, 27 DSPs, 49 in...