New Delhi sources stated that everyone from tour operators, online sales agents
Reportedly "They are interested how Prime Minister Modi has managed to maintain his popularity despite blemishes to his record notably demonetization and the lack of significant job creation." Furthermore, it’s not just the average adventure seeker but students, teachers, heritage, history and even art lovers who are flocking to destinations like Varanasi, Gandhinagar, Jaipur, Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Jodhpur, Delhi and Nagpur to witness the mega event.
Sharat Dhall, COO (B2C), Yatra said: "As it is a major world event and international attention is focused on it, tourists have shown interest in extending their stay by adding major election battleground states and cities like Varanasi and Gujarat in their itinerary." Moreover, Mr. Dipak Deva - Managing Director, Destination Management, Sita, Travel Corporation India Pvt Ltd (TCI) and Distant Frontiers, said "If a client wants to see something of it while he or she is here, we certainly take them to a rally and explain the background and the processes and he doesn't think foreign tourists are interested in traveling specially for witnessing elections in India."
