The many moods of PM Modi during his last outing before the model code of conduct

The PM was the chief guest at the CISF's 50th raising day in Ghaziabad. With the EC set to announce poll dates, it is his last outing in this tenure.

File photo of PM Modi at 50th raising day for CISF | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

New Delhi: Addressing the 50th raising day of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), as the chief guest in Ghaziabad Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to terrorist forces targeting India, saying the country will not keep suffering forever.

This is the PM’s last public appearance before model code of conduct kicks in as the Election Commission is scheduled to announce poll dates for the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections at 5 pm Sunday.

ThePrint’s Praveen Jain captures PM Modi’s mood right before the country gears up for what promises to be a political battle for the ages:

Narendra Modi at the CISF Day Parade 5th Reserve Battalion in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad

PM Modi at 50th raising day for CISF | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

An eye in every corner 

PM Modi at 50th raising day for CISF | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

PM Modi taking a seat for the main event

PM Modi at 50th raising day for CISF | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

Waiting for the event to commence

PM Modi at 50th raising day for CISF | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

More than a penny for the Prime Minister’s thoughts 

PM Modi at 50th raising day for CISF | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

Ready for turbulent weather, PM Modi fixes his kurta

PM Modi at 50th raising day for CISF | Praveen Jain/ThePrint

Photos by Praveen Jain.