Now, 'Modi idlis' to be sold in Tamil Nadu's Salem at Rs 10 for 4 pieces plus sambar

Idlis in name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi are all set to be sold to people of Tamil Nu's Salem. posters of 'Modi Idlis', priced at Rs 10 for four pieces have been put up in various parts of city as part of giving wide publicity to initiative, a brainchild of local BJP leer Mahesh.

'Lotus hero presents Modi idly'

posters have picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on left side, "four idlis for Rs 10" written on center and a photograph of Mahesh. Earlier in day, Mahesh tweeted that on Tuesday, his team will be doing "customary opening of Modi Idly" because of auspicious occasion and Public opening will be anunced shortly.

"Lotus hero Mahesh presents Modi idly. Four idlis for Rs 10 with sambar, to be introduced soon in Salem. Me with modern kitchen equipment, tasty and healthy," posters re.

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Salem is native district of Tamil Nu Chief Minister K Palaniswami. 'Bharath' R Balasubramanian, BJP Tamil Nu secretary, Media, said plan was to open 22 shops initially to sell idlis and depending on its success, number of outlets would be increased. Machinery for project, to make 40,000 idlis per day has alrey arrived and is expected to start next week, he said.

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(With PTI inputs)