Mangaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a grand roadshow in Mangaluru on Sunday as part of his campaign for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

The roadshow spanned a 2-kilometre stretch from Brahmasri Narayan Guru Circle (Lady Hill Circle) to Navabharat Circle in Mangaluru, drawing large crowds along the route.

During the roadshow, enthusiastic supporters showered flower petals on PM Modi's convoy as it made its way through the designated route.

Accompanying the Prime Minister were the BJP's candidates for Dakshina Kannada, Captain Brijesh Chowta, and Udupi-Chikmagaluru, Kota Srinivas Poojary constituencies.

Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed a public rally in Mysuru, which saw the presence of prominent party leaders including BS Yediyurappa, BY Vijayendra, MP Sumalatha Ambareesh, and LoP R Ashoka. Also in attendance were leaders of the BJP's ally partner, Janata Dal (Secular), including HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy, among others.

Karnataka's elections are scheduled in two phases. The southern regions of the state will cast their votes on April 26 in the second phase, while the northern parts will go to polls on May 7 in the third phase.

(With ANI inputs)