Ahead of the final hours before the state undergoes polling on May 7 for Lok Sabha elections and assembly bye-polls, Gujarat prepares for the arrival of a string of leaders who will cast their votes in the state.

Among them is prime minister Narendra Modi, who will cast his vote at Nishan School in Ahmedabad’s Ranip area. Extensive security measures have been deployed there by the special protection group (SPG) and the local police. Barricades have been set up at the polling booth, and strict police arrangements have been made.

According to sources, Modi is scheduled to arrive to cast his vote at around 7:30 am, and then head out for his campaign commitments.

Other dignitaries arriving in the state include chief minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat’s former chief minister and Uttar Pradesh governor Anandi Patel, who will vote in Shilaj village near Ahmedabad. Union home minister Amit Shah will cast his vote at the Ankur Municipal Office in the city’s Naranpura area at 10 am.