Supporters were often seen wearing Modi masks as well as saris.
D. Gokal is buying a sari for his wife that may not be to everyone’s taste – a huge image of Indian leader Narendra Modi’s face is printed on it.
Modi, of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party , will be seeking a second term in office when the world’s largest democracy heads to the polls. Saris boasting digitally printed images of the white-haired, white-bearded, stocky 68-year-old have became a common sight at BJP rallies . AFP/Indranil MUKHERJEE
However, a year after being elected he was pilloried when he wore a pinstriped jacket that had his name embroidered in it dozens of times in gold thread during a meeting with then US President Barack Obama. As well as Modi’s face, saris sport colourful floral patterns and images of tanks and fighter aircraftThe saris – which are printed in factories in India’s financial capital Mumbai and Surat in Gujarat state – cost 1,750 rupees .
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