OPINION | How Modi transformed Varanasi
3 years, 3 months ago

OPINION | How Modi transformed Varanasi

India TV News  

OPINION | How Modi transformed Varanasi The holiest city of Hinduism, Kashi, has regained its lost glory. Roads were widened, all electric cables hanging overhead were removed by setting up underground cable network, the Ganga river bank ‘ghats’ are now clean, the quality of Ganga water have improved and is drinkable, last, but not the least, every pilgrim, after taking bath in Ganga, can go straight to the Kashi Vishwanath shrine to offer water on the holy ‘lingam’, unimpeded. The residents of this area told the PM the changes that have now taken place.India TV reporters spoke to pilgrims who had lined up outside Kashi Vishwanath temple at the newly built corridor on Tuesday. Out of Rs 4,500 crore spent on transforming Kashi, Rs 900 crore was spent on the Kashi Vishwanath corridor, Rs 450 crore was spent on underground electric cabling, Rs 100 crore on refurbishing the Ganga ghats, and remaining money on widening of roads, multi-level parking, 1.25 lakh LED lights, and beautification of Godowlia Chowk.

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After Sambhal, centuries-old Shiva Temple uncovered in Varanasi, Municipal Commissioner assures appropriate action to follow
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After Sambhal, centuries-old Shiva Temple uncovered in Varanasi, Municipal Commissioner assures appropriate action to follow

Op India  

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Bloomberg  

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10 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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10 months ago

Varanasi: Battle for the heart of the ‘eternal city’

The Hindu  

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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11 months ago

Islamophobia and India’s election: Rising Hindu nationalism leaves Muslims fearful in India’s holy city

CNN  

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1 year, 1 month ago

’India to become model of development in 5 years, this is Modi’s guarantee’: PM

Live Mint  

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HistoriCity | Varanasi is a microcosm of Hindu India, it's also a city of reformists
1 year, 1 month ago

HistoriCity | Varanasi is a microcosm of Hindu India, it's also a city of reformists

Hindustan Times  

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Al Jazeera  

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1 year, 3 months ago

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Live Mint  

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A Hindu-Muslim dispute tests centuries of interfaith culture in India's Varanasi
1 year, 6 months ago

A Hindu-Muslim dispute tests centuries of interfaith culture in India's Varanasi

NPR  

A Hindu-Muslim dispute tests centuries of interfaith culture in India's Varanasi Enlarge this image toggle caption Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP Rajesh Kumar Singh/AP VARANASI, India — On a recent Friday afternoon in this holy city in northern India, scooters, pedestrians and cycle rickshaws jostled for space on a street leading to the city's most famous Hindu shrine. Enlarge this image toggle …

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1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi likely to visit Varanasi on July 7

Live Mint  

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‘Glad You had Wonderful Experience’: PM Narendra Modi On Vishal's Varanasi Visit
2 years, 4 months ago

‘Glad You had Wonderful Experience’: PM Narendra Modi On Vishal's Varanasi Visit

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has replied to actor Vishal’s tweet on the development of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. Replying to the actor’s message PM Modi expressed, “Glad that you had a wonderful experience in Kashi." On Monday, Vishal tweeted, “Dear Modi Ji, I visited Kasi, Had a wonderful Darshan/Pooja and touched the holy water of the Ganga River. …

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2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

For those not well aware of the civilisational history of India and its existential traumas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mahakal moment in Ujjain would appear to be an act of “Hindu revivalism”, as Jawaharlal Nehru had accused KM Munshi of when the latter was pushing for the restoration of the Somnath temple to its original, pristine glory. PM Modi’s Mahakal …

UP Polls Phase 7: PM Modi Holds Mega Roadshow in Varanasi, Offers Prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
3 years ago

UP Polls Phase 7: PM Modi Holds Mega Roadshow in Varanasi, Offers Prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

News 18  

By showering flower petals and with folded hands, scores of people in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his roadshow on Friday. The mega roadshow was led by the Prime Minister in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi, which will vote in the seventh and last phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections on March 7. According to …

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3 years ago

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News 18  

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Kashi Vishwanath project takes pivotal role in BJP’s UP campaign
3 years, 2 months ago

Kashi Vishwanath project takes pivotal role in BJP’s UP campaign

Hindustan Times  

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Kashi Corridor | A passage of faith
3 years, 3 months ago

Kashi Corridor | A passage of faith

The Hindu  

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'Development of Kashi can be roadmap for entire country': Narendra Modi inaugurates mayors' conference in Varanasi

Firstpost  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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3 years, 3 months ago

Kashi Vishwanath, Ram Temple, and Sarnath: How BJP CMs Will Wrap Up Varanasi Visit

News 18  

Led by BJP national president JP Nadda, Chief Ministers and deputy Chief Ministers of all party-ruled states will wrap up the last leg of their stay in Varanasi by offering prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. The dignitaries, accompanied by their spouses, were in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Lok Sabha constituency, for the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham. …

Narendra Modi In Varanasi News Updates: Kashi's Ganga Aarti Always Fills Inner Soul With New Energy, Tweets PM
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Narendra Modi In Varanasi News Updates: Kashi's Ganga Aarti Always Fills Inner Soul With New Energy, Tweets PM

News 18  

PM Narendra Modi In Varanasi News LIVE Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi and inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham constructed at a cost of around Rs 339 crore. PM Modi dedicated to people the ambitious Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in the heart of Varanasi after offering prayers at the ancient temple …

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3 years, 3 months ago

India's roadmap to development begins from Varanasi: PM Modi at mega rally in UP

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi - who is on a two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, on Tuesday claimed that his government had changed the face of Kashi. While addressing a gathering at the 98th anniversary celebrations of Sadguru Sadafaldeo Vihangam Yog Sansthan, the PM said, “The radiance of Kashi is intact and only increasing by the day with the development …

Varanasi – One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
3 years, 3 months ago

Varanasi – One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

Op India  

December 13 has been written in golden alphabets for Varanasi in history as it was the day when the gates of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor were formally opened for the devotees. Kashi, Varanasi or Banaras, the city that belongs to Bhagwan Shiva, has a history that dates back thousands of years. When Islamic rulers and Mughals invaded India, Varanasi became one …

India’s Modi opens project in holy town with a big splash
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s Modi opens project in holy town with a big splash

Associated Press  

VARANASI, India — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a dip in the sacred Ganges River before a crowd of thousands, as he opened part of a large-scale development project in the holy city of Varanasi, where his ruling party is looking to garner support ahead of key state elections. Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party has been …

'Whenever An Aurangzeb Has Risen, a Shivaji Also Emerged': What PM Modi Said at Kashi Vishwanath Dham Launch
3 years, 3 months ago

'Whenever An Aurangzeb Has Risen, a Shivaji Also Emerged': What PM Modi Said at Kashi Vishwanath Dham Launch

News 18  

Whenever an Aurangzeb has arisen in India, a Shivaji has also emerged as the soil of this country is different from the rest of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday after he inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham here. If a Salar Masud marches ahead, warriors like Raja Suhaldev make him realise the power …

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Is A Symbol Of India's Sanatan Dharm: PM Modi | Key Points
3 years, 3 months ago

Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Is A Symbol Of India's Sanatan Dharm: PM Modi | Key Points

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor today at his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi. #WATCH | Varanasi: After inaugurating Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, PM Narendra Modi starts his address with the chant of 'Har Har Mahadev' pic.twitter.com/JlrDIF9adC — ANI UP December 13, 2021 These are some of the key highlights of PM Modi's speech After the inauguration, …

Narendra Modi in Varanasi: Prime Minister arrives in city, to inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Dham today
3 years, 3 months ago

Narendra Modi in Varanasi: Prime Minister arrives in city, to inaugurate Kashi Vishwanath Dham today

Firstpost  

At the airport, Modi was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Varanasi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Varanasi for his two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, during which he will inaugurate phase 1 of the newly-constructed Kashi Vishwanath Dham. At the airport, Modi was received by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel …

Day 1 Varanasi visit: 'Tyrants tried to destroy Kashi, city now writing new chapter of glory'
3 years, 3 months ago

Day 1 Varanasi visit: 'Tyrants tried to destroy Kashi, city now writing new chapter of glory'

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi is on a two-visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi PM inaugurated Kashi Vishwanath Dham constructed at cost of around Rs 339 cr He offered prayers at Kaal Bhiarav temple, took double-decker boat to visit Lalita Ghat Kashi Vishwanath Corridor inauguration: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched his dream project, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project, and felicitated …

If Aurangzeb invades this land, Shivaji will stand up to protect it: PM Modi in Varanasi
3 years, 3 months ago

If Aurangzeb invades this land, Shivaji will stand up to protect it: PM Modi in Varanasi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, November 13, said that invaders, like Aurangzeb, tried to destroy Varanasi but the city stood the test of time. If any Salar Masood moves here, brave warriors like Raja Suheldev make him realise the power of our unity,” PM Modi said. WATCH | PM Modi takes holy dip in Ganga at Lalita Ghat in …

PM Modi unveils Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, urges citizens to commit to cleanliness, creation, innovation
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi unveils Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, urges citizens to commit to cleanliness, creation, innovation

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor on Monday, The mega project that is expected to boost tourism in Varanasi in a big way. "Even during Covid-19, the work did not stop here," PM Modi said while addressing the public on the occasion of the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor. 'A new chapter is being written' Addressing …

PM Modi takes holy dip in Ganga at Lalita Ghat in Varanasi | Watch video
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi takes holy dip in Ganga at Lalita Ghat in Varanasi | Watch video

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Varanasi, offered prayers and took a dip in the Ganga at Lalita Ghat on Monday. PM Narendra Modi, who landed in Varanasi on Monday morning, will also be visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Later in the day, PM Modi will inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project, which connects the …

Kashi Vishwanath Dham opening, lunch with construction workers, Ganga Aarti | Recap of PM Modi's Varanasi visit Day 1
3 years, 3 months ago

Kashi Vishwanath Dham opening, lunch with construction workers, Ganga Aarti | Recap of PM Modi's Varanasi visit Day 1

India Today  

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham on Monday. PM Modi visiting Kashi Vishwanath Dham temple in Varanasi on Monday | PTI PM offers prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple Upon his arrival in Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi first travelled to the Kaal Bhairav temple. PM Modi offering payers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi on …

'Symbol of Sanatan Culture': PM Modi Inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
3 years, 3 months ago

'Symbol of Sanatan Culture': PM Modi Inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

The Quint  

Earlier, in his speech, PM Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath temple premises, which was only around 3,000 square feet, had now become about 5 lakh square feet and could accommodate 50,000 to 75,000 devotees daily. But in this country an Aurangzeb is matched by a Shivaji," PM Modi said. In his address, PM Modi also urged the nation to …

PM Modi led the nation's development through Kashi: JP Nadda
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi led the nation's development through Kashi: JP Nadda

India Today  

A day before the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, BJP national president JP Nadda on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the nation's development through Kashi. On Monday, PM Modi will inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor which will create an easily accessible pathway connecting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple to the banks of the Ganga river. Speaking …

Not Ayodhya, Varanasi Becomes Center of BJP’s Pitch This Election in UP as Party 'Restores' Kashi's Glory
3 years, 3 months ago

Not Ayodhya, Varanasi Becomes Center of BJP’s Pitch This Election in UP as Party 'Restores' Kashi's Glory

News 18  

When political leaders made a bee-line for Ayodhya earlier this year, many assumed it would be the holy city where the Ram Mandir is coming up that will become the centre-piece of the Uttar Pradesh elections. Sample this: The PM, all BJP chief ministers and deputy CMs, BJP president JP Nadda, BJP national general secretary BL Santosh, all senior BJP …

Varanasi: UP CM installs goddess Annapurna's idol brought back from Canada after 108 years
3 years, 4 months ago

Varanasi: UP CM installs goddess Annapurna's idol brought back from Canada after 108 years

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday, installed an idol of goddess Annapurna brought back from Canada after 108 years, at the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. The idol of the goddess was taken to the temple in a silver palanquin, shouldered by Adityanath. He inspected the cleaning and repair of the Shahi drain on the Lahurabir-Maidagin road late in …

PM Modi celebrates Dev Diwali in Varanasi; slams Opposition for misleading farmers
4 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi celebrates Dev Diwali in Varanasi; slams Opposition for misleading farmers

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Dev Diwali in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Monday. PM Modi inaugurated a six-lane highway, took a cruise ride in river Ganga, lit the customary first earthen lamp and enjoyed a spectacular laser show on ghats of the historic city. PM Modi in Varanasi: Ganga cruise, Dev Diwali and more | IN PICS "No …

PM Modi inaugurates newly widened Varanasi-Prayagraj Highway, to attend Dev Deepawali at Ganga ghat
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi inaugurates newly widened Varanasi-Prayagraj Highway, to attend Dev Deepawali at Ganga ghat

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the six-lane Varanasi-Prayagraj Highway during his visit to Varanasi on the occasion of Dev Deepawali. The 73-kilometre stretch of the newly widened National Highway-19, which cost a total of ₹2,447 crore, will reduce the travel time between the pilgrimage cities by one hour. He will also undertake a site visit of Kashi Vishwanath …

PM Modi to inaugurate widened 6-lane highway, attend Dev Deepawali in Varanasi on Monday
4 years, 4 months ago

PM Modi to inaugurate widened 6-lane highway, attend Dev Deepawali in Varanasi on Monday

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Monday to inaugurate a six-lane stretch of the national highway between the city and Prayagraj, and will also attend Dev Deepawali there. A PMO statement said on Saturday that Modi will also undertake a site visit of Kashi Vishwanath temple corridor project and go to the Sarnath archaeological site …

Narendra Modi's Kashi-Viswanath Temple Corridor gets boost as SC clears demolition of shops hindering progress in Varanasi project
5 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi's Kashi-Viswanath Temple Corridor gets boost as SC clears demolition of shops hindering progress in Varanasi project

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court cleared the demolition of six shops in Varanasi that were seen as a thorn in the side of the Rs 600-crore Kashi-Viswanath Temple Corridor project, which would create an open 50-feet wide corridor between the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple complex and the adjacent Ganges’ Manikarnika and Lalita ghats The Rs 600-crore Kashi-Viswanath Temple Corridor project got a …

PM Modi transformed Kashi in five years: Amit Shah
5 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi transformed Kashi in five years: Amit Shah

India TV News  

BJP president Amit Shah on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed Kashi in the last five years. Addressing Bharatiya Janata Party activists in Varanasi, Shah said that Modi had placed his trust in the people of Kashi and they too had reciprocated the trust. "I have come to thank with folded hands the people of Kashi and …

PM Modi says thank you Varanasi, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple
5 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi says thank you Varanasi, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, and offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur, via an Indian Air Force plane where he was received by BJP president Amit Shah, UP BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Ram Naik …

Modi in Varanasi: Thanksgiving, temple visit on itinerary
5 years, 10 months ago

Modi in Varanasi: Thanksgiving, temple visit on itinerary

India TV News  

Modi in Varanasi: Thanksgiving, temple visit on itinerary Modi, who flew in from Ahmadabad, was greeted by BJP President Amit Shah, Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and other BJP leaders at the airport. Prime Minister-in-waiting Narendra Modi on Monday arrived here in his parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh to thank the people for reposing their faith in him …

Varanasi locals unhappy with demolitions taking place in temple town due to ongoing Corridor project
5 years, 10 months ago

Varanasi locals unhappy with demolitions taking place in temple town due to ongoing Corridor project

Firstpost  

This dream, or nightmare, depending on which side of the fence you are on, is the Rs 600-crore Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Project, which aims to clear a 45,000-square feet pathway between the oldest and revered Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Lalita and Manikarnika ghats. Lord Shiva used to take care of my livelihood; the administration has taken everything away from …

A quick journey of startling contrasts
5 years, 10 months ago

A quick journey of startling contrasts

Firstpost  

#CampaignTrailwithFirstpost to Varanasi and Ghazipur unfolded to be a journey full of overwhelming sights, insights, contrasts and contradictions, and more question marks than full stops. The ‘Muddas’ One of the biggest highlights of this trail was our visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor – it was nothing short of witnessing history being created or re-created in front of our eyes. …

PM Modi’s pet project: Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor seeks to reclaim Varanasi’s cultural heritage
5 years, 10 months ago

PM Modi’s pet project: Kashi Vishwanath Temple corridor seeks to reclaim Varanasi’s cultural heritage

Op India  

One of the most ancient in the world, Varanasi is all set to receive a major facelift as the building of Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor gathers momentum. Spread over an area of 39,000 square metres with an investment of Rs 700 crore, the corridor will link the ancient shrine and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples to the famous ghats …

Sunday Interview: ‘If Priyanka had fought from Varanasi... Modi would have lost’
5 years, 11 months ago

Sunday Interview: ‘If Priyanka had fought from Varanasi... Modi would have lost’

Deccan Chronicle  

He took on Narendra Modi in 2014 and is again mounting a challenge on behalf of his party this time. In an election that is quite obviously one-sided, with Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi refusing to take the bait of a contest against the Prime Minister, it is AJAI RAI who is leading the battlefront on his party’s behalf. In …

Transforming Varanasi into a Smart City while safeguarding its spiritual essence: The Modi doctrine of governance
5 years, 11 months ago

Transforming Varanasi into a Smart City while safeguarding its spiritual essence: The Modi doctrine of governance

Op India  

Varanasi, represented by PM Narendra Modi during 2014, forms a key part of the political landscape of India. The announcements included projects such as: Rs 362 crore: underground cabling work to free old Varanasi areas from dangling power cables Rs 253 crore: Stormwater drainage scheme Rs 212 crore: Trade Facilitation Centre in Bada Lalpur Rs 158 Crore: A Gas pipeline …

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