New Delhi ( CNN ) '' Hail Modi . Hail Modi '' Dozens surround one man , chanting pro-Modi slogans . But the man at the center of attention is Abhinandan Pathak , also known as Nandan Modi -- the Indian PM , Narendra Modi 's lookalike . `` I am sure I must have done a lot of good deeds in my previous lives ( so ) that God has made me look like Mr. Modi . I literally worship him every day and I believe Mr. Modi is an avatar of God , '' says Pathak . As Pathak makes his way into an election rally where Narendra Modi is expected to arrive , more crowds besiege him . His aides struggle to keep them away . People take selfies , children cheer after him . Some even tug his clothes . The scene becomes so chaotic , police are forced to step in . `` A lot of people love Mr. Modi and when they see me they think I am him and respect me in the same way , '' Pathak says . `` I 'm a poor man but look around me , look how many people are trying to take photos . '' Donning an orange turban and saffron stole , and with a white lotus badge , Modi 's party 's emblem , neatly pinned to his traditional Indian waistcoat , he really does look like the Indian premier . And when he pulls a similar voice and gesticulates , it is hard to believe Abhinandan Pathak is not the real deal . `` He is a fake one . Do n't get fooled , '' people whisper to each other . Pathak traveled the 170km to New Delhi on his bicycle from Saharanpur , a remote town in Northern India , to campaign for Modi 's Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) in the Delhi Assembly elections . A school teacher by profession , Pathak left his career one year ago to fully devote himself to spread Modi 's message of development and Hinduism around India . `` When I used to have dinner at home and Modi used to be giving a speech , my daughters would say , 'Look dad , you 're on TV giving a speech , ' and even my wife started saying 'Look , you give such good speeches . ' `` Then I realized that God has asked me to provide service to Modi with full belief , '' Pathak says . As Modi makes his entry to the rally , Pathak bows down and starts waving . Tears roll down his cheeks . Pathak has never met Modi in person . `` Even if I do n't ever get to meet him , I 'll be totally fine , '' Pathak says. `` Whenever I want to meet him , I just close my eyes and he comes into my imagination . I have pledged myself that I 'll fight for Mr. Modi 's dream all my life even if I am never recognized by him . '' All the physical similarities can be problematic thing . Pathak recalls an incident last year where a group pulled a sword on him . `` There are few people who still blame Mr. Modi for Muslim deaths in Hindu-Muslim riots when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat , and some of them vent their anger at me instead . '' Pathak has written a letter to the Prime Minister asking for security . Last month he sent yet another letter . `` People grab me all the time , and have torn some five dozen of my outfits in the process . So , I have written a letter to Mr Modi saying -- sir , I ca n't afford to buy new clothes every day , I request you to send me your old clothes. `` Pathak has not received a response yet . As Modi finishes his speech and leaves the rally , so does Pathak . Again the crowds follow him . `` Hail Mother India . '' `` Hail Modi . ''
The bearded man in the orange waistcoat and white lotus badge is used to getting mobbed -- but he is n't the Indian PM , Narendra Modi . A school teacher by profession , impersonator left his career one year ago to fully devote himself to spread Modi 's message . Pathak has written a letter to the Prime Minister asking for security -- and Modi 's old clothes .