Photos: He stoops to conquer? Modi prays before Parliament stairs
India’s Next Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave his first speech in the Lok Sabha when he addressed the BJP’s Parliamentary board meeting. Here are pictures of Modi going to the Lok Sabha.
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India's next prime minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi, bends down on his knees on the steps of the Parliament building as a sign of respect as he arrives for the BJP parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi. BJP and its allies have formally elected Narendra Modi as the leader of the NDA and he will meet the President of India to show his claim for the next government. Manish Swarup/AP
Narendra Modi is received with flowers as he arrives for the BJP parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi. Modi gave an emotional speech to the BJP and its allies saying that a new hope has risen for the people. Manish Swarup/AP
Narendra Modi, bends down on his knees on the steps of the Parliament building as a sign of respect. Modi broke down during the course of his speech to the BJP and its allies. Manish Swarup/AP
Narendra Modi, bends down with folded hands on the steps of the Parliament building as a sign of respect. Modi spoke of his own humble beginnings and said that the government would work for the poor. Manish Swarup/AP