LUCKNOW, Dec. 25 -- People from across Uttar Pradesh converged at Rashtra Prerna Sthal on Thursday to witness Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, turning the venue into a sea of slogans, posters and enthusiasm.

Visitors arrived from districts such as Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Ayodhya, Sitapur, Bahraich and Hardoi, many travelling since early morning. Several faced traffic snarls and road diversions, with some reaching the venue as late as 2 pm, but the excitement remained undiminished.

Carrying posters of Prime Minister Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath, attendees were seen chanting slogans, clicking photographs and soaking in the atmosphere. For many, the long journey took a back seat to the chance of seeing the prime minister.

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