India markets election tourism: forget the Taj Mahal what about a Modi rally?

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporter wears a mask of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after BJP won complete majority in Tripura Assembly elections, during a victory celebration rally in Agartala, India March 4, 2018. REUTERS/Jayanta Dey

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's frenetic cities, historical monuments, tasty food, and beautiful scenery may be among the biggest attractions for foreign tourists.

But with election fever hitting India, a few of them are prepared to forgo some of that - and the elephant ride - to meet an election candidate or attend a political rally.