Narendra Modi is BJP's prime ministerial candidate for 2014 polls

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was named the BJP's prime ministerial candidate by the party's parliamentary board today.

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi joins hands with BJP President Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj after he was declared the partys Prime Ministerial candidate for 2014 Lok Sabha polls

The day saw hectic parleys with party president Rajnath Singh trying to get all leaders, including senior leader LK Advani, on board.

62-year-old Modi heads the party's campaign committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Mr Modi was seen touching the feet of Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj to seek her blessing after the announcement.

Seen here, BJP's former president, Nitin Gadkari, gifting Narendra Modi a necklace.

BJP activists and supporters celebrate in Mumbai after Narendra Modi was declared the party's Prime Ministerial candidate.

BJP activists and supporters seen celebrating in Lucknow after the party announced Narendra Modi as the PM candidate for 2014 polls.