Some People Politicised Surgical Strikes, Says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi ahead of the last phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections, addressed a rally in Jaunpur district. PM Modi arrived in Varanasi this morning and held a huge roadshow atop an SUV followed by visit to the Kashi Vishwanath and Kaal Bhairav temples to offer prayers. Varanasi will be the most keenly watched constituency that will vote on March 8. Key contenders from BJP, Samajwadi Party-Congress and BSP will be battling it out for hot seat in the state. The Prime Minister ensured the crowd that if they give him majority government, "I will give you accountability". BSP chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav along with Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi are also holding their high-octane rallies in the holy city.