PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi News LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a holy dip in river Ganga after arriving in Varanasi for his two-day visit. He was received by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and had a rousing welcome from the people of his Lok Sabha constituency.
The Prime Minister will be inaugurating the Kashi Vishwanath corridor shortly. The temple city’s Rs 339-crore project, the foundation of which was laid by Modi on March 8, 2019, has been completed in less than three years as planned, despite the Covid pandemic. The corridor project was conceptualised to create an easily accessible pathway for the pilgrims, who had to meander through congested streets to take a dip in the Ganga and offering the water of the holy river at the temple.
With the UP Assembly elections around the corner, different political parties have sought credit for the recent development projects in the state such as the Purvanchal Expressway, which was inaugurated last month. For the Kashi Vishwanath corridor as well, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday claimed the project was approved during his term and he has documents to prove it.
Advertisements
Watch | PM Modi takes holy dip in river Ganga
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dip in river Ganga. Following which, he will offer prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
IN PHOTOS | PM Modi takes dip in river Ganga
Advertisements
Ahead of his visit to Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dip in river Ganga.
WATCH | Varanasi welcomes PM Modi with slogans, petals
The people of Varanasi gave a warm welcome to Prime Minister Modi by showering flower petals on his car and chanting slogans of ‘Modi, Modi’.
Advertisements
In Photos | PM Modi, CM Adityanath take a boat to Lalita Ghat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath took a double-decker boat, as reported by ANI, from the Khirkiya Ghat to the Lalita Ghat to reach the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
In Photos | PM Modi, CM Adityanath reach Khirkiya Ghat
Advertisements
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath reached the Khirkiya Ghat, from where they will take a cruise to the Kashi Vishwanath temple.
Watch | PM Modi greets people in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped out on the streets to greet the people of Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency. He was seen waving to his supporters gathered around him and those watching from rooftops.
Advertisements
Watch | PM Modi offers prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple
After landing in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple. He was accompanied by UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath welcomes PM Modi to Varanasi
Taking to Twitter, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath shared an image of himself receiving Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he landed in Varanasi.
In Photos | PM Modi offers prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple
After landing in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with UP CM Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Kaal Bhairav temple. He will be heading to the Kashi Vishwanath temple next to offer prayers and inaugurate the Rs 339-crore project.
What is changing at the ancient Kashi Vishwanath temple complex?
The Kashi Vishwanath corridor, said to be the PM Modi’s dream project, has been built over an area of 5,000 hectares, and seeks to not only decongest but to also transform the temple complex.
The Kashi Vishwanath temple lacked direct access to the Ganga, and a 20-foot-wide corridor was envisaged to connect Lalita Ghat on the holy river to Mandir Chowk on the temple premises.
“Shiva bhakts can take a dip in the river every morning and worship the Lord in the temple, which will now have direct visibility from the ghat,” an official of the Ministry of Culture said.
Tourism push
The improvement of the infrastructure in Varanasi is expected to give a boost to tourism in the holy city as well as in the region, including the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Sarnath.
The Rudraksh Convention Centre, designed like a Shiva lingam, can seat 1,200 people, and has divisible meeting rooms, an art gallery, and multipurpose pre-function areas.
Ganga cruises are planned for tourists, road infrastructure has been upgraded, and the Banaras railway station in the city’s Manduadih area has been revamped with the addition of an air-conditioned waiting lounge.
Next Story:
-
Asaduddin Owaisi Urges People To Participate In Caste Census
AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi urged the people to participate in the ongoing ‘caste census’ being taken up in the State.
-
Heavy Rains In Telangana For Next Three Days
The people of Telangana have been alerted because of moderate to heavy rains in the state for the next three days, according to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
-
Abdul Hafeez From Telangana Elected As SIO India National President
Abdul Hafeez from Telangana was elected as the National President of the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of India.
-
Banks To Remain Closed On These Dates In December 2024
Banks will not function on 17 days in December on account of festivals, as well as on second and fourth Saturdays and all Sundays.
-
Youth Kills His Girlfriend With Knife In Madhya Pradesh
A youth stabbed his girlfriend seven times with a knife in broad daylight after accusing her of cheating in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon. After seriously injuring the woman, the accused fled the scene.
Now you can get latest stories from Hydnow everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Hydnow Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram