Puttaparthi, Nov. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the holy shrine and 'Mahasamadhi' of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, and offered his obeisance and paid respects.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan were also present with him.

Before that, PM Modi held a roadshow while on his way to Puttaparthi to attend the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. People in large numbers lined the streets to welcome PM Modi.

The area has been secured with barricades, and police have been deployed to ensure safety and protocol during the Prime Minister's visit.

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