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PM to visit Varanasi on 23rd September

PM to lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi

Design of stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva

PM to dedicate to Nation 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalayas built across Uttar Pradesh at a cost of about Rs 1115 crores

PM to participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 23rd September, 2023. At around 1:30 PM, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi. At around 3:15 PM, Prime Minister will reach Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre and will participate in the closing ceremony of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav 2023. He will also dedicate to Nation 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya built across Uttar Pradesh, during the programme.

International cricket stadium in Varanasi will be a step towards realising Prime Minister’s vision to develop modern world class sports infrastructure. The modern international cricket stadium, to be built in Ganjari, Rajatalab, Varanasi will be developed in more than 30 acre area, at a cost of about Rs 450 crores. The thematic architecture of this stadium draws inspiration from Lord Shiva, with designs developed for crescent shaped roof covers, trident shaped flood-lights, ghat steps based seating, Bilvipatra shaped metallic sheets on the facade. The stadium will have a capacity of 30,000 spectators.

With an aim to further enhance access to quality education, Sixteen Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya across Uttar Pradesh, built at a cost of about Rs 1115 crores, have been started exclusively for children of labourers, construction workers and orphans due to COVID-19 pandemic, with an aim to provide quality education and help in holistic development of Children. Each school is constructed in an area of 10-15 acres with classrooms, sports ground, recreational areas, a mini auditorium, hostel complex, mess and residential flats for staff. These residential schools intend to eventually accommodate 1000 students each.

Prime Minister’s vision to strengthen the cultural vibrancy of Kashi has led to the conceptualization of Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav. The Mahotsav witnessed the participation of more than 37,000 persons across 17 disciplines, who displayed their skills in singing, instrumental playing, nukkad natak, dancing etc. The meritorious participants will get a chance to showcase their cultural skills during the programme at Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre.

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Timeline of events: PM Narendra Modi's Varanasi visit

Inaugurating phase I of his dream project of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi on Monday, PM Narendra Modi had a number of things lined up during the day.

Timeline of PM Modi's visit to Varanasi:

• 11.00 am: PM Narendra Modi lands at Lala Bahadur Shastri airport. Leaves straight for Kaal Bhairav, also known as Kashi Kotwal temple, accompanied by UP CM Yogi Adityanath
• 11.30 am: PM Modi welcomed by people with flower petals and slogans all through the streets. The prime minister stops his convoy to accept, head gear, shawl from crowd.
• 11.40 am: PM arrives at Khirkiya Ghat along with CM Yogi.
• 11.55 am: The PM takes a cruise ride in river Ganga to visits Lalita Ghat to fetch Gangajal for offering Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva on the newly constructed premises of Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor
• 12.00 pm: PM Modi takes a holy dip while chanting shlokas, fetches a ‘Kalash’ full of the holy waters of Ganga before entering the Kashi Vishwanath temple while CM Yogi and deputy CMs reach Mandir Chowk
• 12.30 pm: PM reaches Kashi Vishwanath temple premises
• 12.50: Enters sanctum sanctorum of the temple, performs 'Shivarchan' marked by Jalabhishek by the waters of Ganga he had fetched in the Kalash.
• 13.00: Inaugurates Phase-I of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor by removing the curtains on the plaque
• 13.15: Showers the construction workers with flower petals, converses with them, poses with them
• 13.30: Addresses seers and gathering of other dignitaries at Mandir Chowk, the courtyard of the corridor
• 14.30: Joins the construction workers on lunch along with CM Yogi
• 14.45: PM and CM take cruise ride back from Lalita Ghat to Ravidas Ghat
• 15.00: PM offers obeisance at Sant Ravidas temple
• 17.30: PM and CMs of BJP-ruled states take a 'Ro-Ro' boat ride to Dashashwamedh Ghat to witness the Ganga Aarti and decorated ghats illuminated with 11 lakh diyas

The inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor comes just months ahead of the crucial assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government led by chief minister Yogi Adityanath is aiming to retain its rule for a second consecutive time.

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Pm modi varanasi visit live: prime minister narendra modi will lay the foundation stone of various projects related to road, water transport, education, health & tourism, for rs 1,500 cr in varanasi..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate an international cooperation and convention centre, 'Rudraksh', in Varanasi today that will offer a glimpse of the cultural richness of the ancient city of Kashi.

As many as 108 Rudraksha have been installed at this convention centre and its roof is shaped like a Shiva Linga, officials said, adding that the entire building will glow with LED lights at night.

The two-storey convention centre has come up at posh Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people.

The officials said the objective of the project is to provide opportunities for social and cultural interactions between people at the international convention centre in Varanasi that would strengthen the city's competitiveness by developing its tourism sector.

The two-storey convention centre has come up at posh Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people. 

He will first inaugurate multiple public projects and works -- including the MCH wing at the BHU hospital, a multi-level parking facility at Godauliya, Ro-Ro vessels for tourism development on the Ganga river, and a three-lane flyover bridge on the Varanasi-Ghazipur highway. These projects are worth a total of around  ₹ 744 crores, the PMO said

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: 'Rudraksha Convention Centre portrays India-Japan ties and scope for future opportunities', Prime Minister

'Rudraksh' has modern shine and cultural aura. This project portrays India-Japan ties and scope for future opportunities. Today, with the efforts of both countries, a new chapter has been written on development and bilateral relations: PM Modi in Varanasi

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: ' Varanasi is the centre of India's rich culture', says Japan PM Yoshihide Suga

On behalf of the Govt & people of Japan, I would like to convey my heartfelt congratulations on inauguration of the Varanasi International Cooperation & Convention Center. Varanasi is the center of India's long history & rich culture: Japan PM Yoshihide Suga said in a video-message

PM Modi Varanasi Live: 'Kashi Never Stops, Never Gets Tired' Says Prime Minister

A river of development is flowing in Kashi. Kashi's ancient glory is now existing in its modern form. It never stops or gets tired. During COVID, when the country stopped, Kashi stayed balanced and disciplined, but the flow of development continued: PM Modi

PM Modi Varanasi Live: 'Japan is one of the most trustworthy friend of India', says Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the people of India and Japan for the inauguration of the Rudrakhsha Convention centre which represents the history and culture of both countries. PM said that a new historic chapter has been added in Indo-Japan relations. PM said that Japan is one of the most trustworthy friends of India and is continuously supporting our country for development. 

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: Prime Minister Lays Foundation Stone Of Rudraksh convention centre

In 2018, with the help of Japan, the foundation stone of Rudraksh convention centre was laid. Kashi is a very important centre for spirituality, literature, music. This is going to be inaugurated today. This is a joyous moment: UP CM at the inauguration of Rudraksh convention centre

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: Prime Minister Inaugurates Rudraksha Convention Centre

PM Modi inaugurated the Rudraksha Convention Centre at Varanasi. As many as 108 Rudraksha have been installed at this convention centre and its roof is shaped like a Shiva Linga, officials said, adding that the entire building will glow with LED lights at night. The two-storey convention centre has come up at posh Sigra area on 2.87 hectares of land and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people.

It is ideal for holding international conferences, exhibitions and music concerts and other events and the gallery is done up with murals depicting Varanasi's art, culture and music, they added.

[tw]https://twitter.com/ANINewsUP/status/1415589457936277504[/tw] The Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted Varanasi International Cooperation and Convention Centre's (VCC) main hall may be partitioned into smaller spaces when needed. According to the officials, it will be an environment-friendly building, fit for level 3 of Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA). VCC will be equipped with adequate security and safety systems. It will have a regular entrance, a service entrance and a separate VIP entrance, making it an ideal destination for holding all types of international events.

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: CM Yogi Is Working Towards Building A Modern UP

Today, Yogi ji himself is working hard. People of Kashi can see how he comes here regularly and inspects every development project and quickens the work. He works like this for the entire state, goes to every district. He (CM Yogi Adityanath) is quickly moving forward in making a modern UP, there is rule of law in UP today. 'Mafia raj' and terrorism have been brought under control. Today, criminals who cast an eye on women know that they won't be able to hide from the law: PM Narendra Modi in Varanasi

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: Kashi's Tourism Sector Will Thrive With The Help Of Projects Launched Today

Ro-Ro vessels facilities that begin today will help the tourism sector in Kashi thrive further. Our boatmen are also being given better facilties. Diesel boats are being converted into CNG. This will bring down their expenses, benefit the environment & attract the tourists: PM Modi at Varanasi

PM Modi Varanasi Visit Live: PM Lauds CM Yogi For Working Towards Building A New UP

PM Modi took a jibe a the opposition parties at UP and said that before CM Yogi Adityanath became the Chief Minister of the state, the Centre used to make a lot of efforts and release programmes and schemes for the improvement of the state, however, the then state government did not implement Centre's scheme and UP was deprived of development and facilities.

PM Modi Varanasi Visit: PM Modi Lauds CM Yogi Adityanath's Efforts To Build A New UP

PM Modi also appreciated Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's efforts for building a new UP. He said that Uttar Pradesh is the favorite state for make in India as the development work is being done at a much greater speed than any other state. 

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"Tomorrow, 13th December is a landmark day. At a special programme in Kashi, the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will be inaugurated. This will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy. I would urge you all to join tomorrow's programme," PM Modi tweeted on Sunday.

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On Saturday, PM Modi took to social media platform X, saying, "Tomorrow evening onwards, I will be among my sisters and brothers of Kashi." "I will take part in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra and later will inaugurate the @KTSangamam, a landmark forum that celebrates our unique cultural traditions and diversity," he wrote. However, before heading to Varanasi, PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the new integrated terminal building at Surat Airport in Gujarat and the Surat Diamond Bourse.

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Security personnel, along with the dog squad, were seen checking boats at the ghat.

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Security personnel, along with the dog squad, were seen checking boats at the ghat. They were thoroughly checking other locations near Rajghat as well.

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PM Modi will light a diya (lamp) to start the celebrations of Dev Deepawali, a festival of light celebrated on Kartik Purnima, which will be followed by lighting of 11 lakh diyas on both sides of river Ganga.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will undertake a site visit of the under-construction Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor Project to review its progress. He will also see the light and sound Show at the Sarnath archaeological site, which was inaugurated by him earlier this month.

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At around 1pm on monday, day 1 of the visit, pm modi will inaugurate the first phase of the kashi vishwanath dham, the prime minister's office (pmo) said..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi for a 2-day visit, on Monday. The highlight of his visit to the temple town in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh will be the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, scheduled for December 13.

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“Tomorrow, 13th December is a landmark day. At a special programme in Kashi, the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will be inaugurated. This will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy. I would urge you all to join tomorrow's programme,” the Prime Minister tweeted on Sunday.

According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi will, at 12 noon on day 1 of his trip, visit the popular Kaal Bhairav Temple. Then, around an hour later, he will be at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and inaugurate phase 1 of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham, constructed at a cost of around 339 crore, the PMO noted in a statement .

A total of 23 buildings are in the phase 1 of the project, the statement further said.

In his final engagement for the day, PM Modi will, at 6pm, witness Ganga Aarti while on board a 'Ro-Ro vessel,' his office said.

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PM Modi begins 2-day visit to Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, unveiling projects worth Rs 60,000 crore. Details inside

Pm modi in gujarat: prime minister narendra modi is scheduled to inaugurate five new dairy projects on february 22, including a modern cheese plant of sabar dairy with an investment of rs 600 crore, a long-life tetra pack milk plant of amul dairy at anand, and the expansion of its chocolate plant..

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his two-day visit to Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh on February 22. During this visit, PM Modi is set to inaugurate developmental projects totalling Rs 60,000 crore across the two states, according to a press released by the Prime Minister's Office. These projects are aimed at enhancing infrastructure and driving growth and progress in the regions.

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PM Modi began his visit from Ahmedabad, participating in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) at Narendra Modi Stadium. Additionally, he will engage with several farmers at various events in the state on February 22.

"I will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh starting tomorrow, 22nd February. Tomorrow's programmes will be in different parts of Gujarat. In Ahmedabad, I will take part in the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation in the presence of several farmers from different parts of the state," the PM wrote on his official social media platform X.

“Later, I will be attending programmes in Mehsana and Navsari where key projects will be inaugurated pertaining to connectivity, infrastructure, urban development, textiles and more,” the PM further said.

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PM Modi's full schedule for his visit to Gujarat is as follows:

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10:45 am : PM will participate in the golden jubilee celebration of the GCMMF, which owns the Amul brand. The event will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad's Motera area. More than 1.25 lakh dairy farmers and representatives from around 18,600 villages in the state will be present.

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During the event, the PM will inaugurate five projects worth Rs 1,200 crore. Additionally, the GCMMF's vision for the next 25 years will be discussed. Jayen Mehta, the managing director of GCMMF, will likely address the gathering and provide insights into the federation's future plans.

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During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate five significant dairy projects, each contributing to the growth and modernisation of the dairy sector:

(1) Modern Cheese Plant of Sabar Dairy : With an investment of Rs 600 crore, Sabar Dairy's modern cheese plant represents a significant step towards enhancing dairy processing capabilities and meeting the growing demand for dairy products.

(2) Long-life Tetra Pack Milk Plant of Amul Dairy at Anand : The inauguration of the long-life tetra pack milk plant at Amul Dairy in Anand will further strengthen the dairy processing infrastructure and enable the production of high-quality milk products.

(3) Expansion of Chocolate Plant at Amul Dairy : The expansion of the chocolate plant at Amul Dairy signifies a commitment to innovation and meeting consumer preferences, especially in the confectionery segment.

(4) Ice Cream Plant of Sarhad Dairy in Kutch : The inauguration of the ice cream plant at Sarhad Dairy in Kutch will enhance the production capacity of ice cream products, catering to the increasing demand for frozen desserts.

(5) Unit of Bharuch Dairy in Mumbai : The establishment of a unit of Bharuch Dairy in Mumbai will facilitate the distribution and availability of dairy products in urban markets, contributing to the expansion of the dairy industry's footprint.

Additionally, various dairy development works under government schemes in the Saurashtra-Kutch region will be inaugurated by the PM, emphasising the government's pledge to the holistic growth of the dairy sector across different regions of the state.

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At 1:00 pm , PM Modi will participate in a public function in Mahesana's Tarabh. During this event, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development projects valued at more than Rs 8,350 crore. These projects are aimed at fostering economic growth, infrastructure development, and overall progress in the region.

In Tarabh, the PM will also dedicate several significant projects to the nation, including Bharat Net Phase-II – Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited, aimed at providing high-speed internet to over 8,000 gram panchayats. Additionally, multiple projects for rail line doubling, gauge conversion, new broad-gauge lines in Mahesana and Banaskantha districts, and other road projects will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid.

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PM Modi to Arrive in Varanasi on Feb 23 for Prize Distribution Event at BHU

PM Modi will arrive in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on February 23 morning to attend a prize distribution event at Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Additionally, he will visit the Sant Guru Ravidas Janmasthali to perform puja.

Here is the schedule for PM Modi's visit to Varanasi :

At 11:15 am : Perform puja and darshan at the Sant Guru Ravidas Janmasthali.

At 11:30 am : Attend a public function commemorating the 647th anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas.

At noon : Attend a public function to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several development projects worth over Rs 13,000 crore in Varanasi.

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Lok sabha election 2024: mk stalin has expressed confidence that dmk will achieve a landslide victory in lok sabha polls in tamil nadu. he also asserted that the india bloc would come to power after the 2024 lok sabha polls.

Ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that his speeches are "blabbers and lies".

CM Stalin in an interview with India Today said that PM Modi should often visit Tamil Nadu as it is in favour of his DMK's party.

"The more Modi comes to Tamil Nadu, the more it will work in DMK's favour and is a plus point. He comes here and spreads lies," CM Stalin said.

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Stalin has expressed confidence that DMK will achieve a landslide victory in Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu. He also asserted that the INDIA bloc would come to power after the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

"This time it will be 40 to 40 (seats). We are fulfilling all the promises ever since we came to power and our new schemes have left a big impact amongst women," Satlin told India Today.

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The DMK will be contesting in 21 Lok Sabha seats (22 seats when Namakkal is included as KMDK will contest in DMK symbol) and its allies in the remaining 18 Lok Sabha segments in the southern state. DMK's ally Congress will be contesting from nine Lok Sabha seats (Tiruvallur (Reserved), Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Sivaganga, Tirunelveli, Krishnagiri, Karur, Virudhunagar and Kanniyakumari), and from Puducherry as well.

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Voting in Tamil Nadu will take place on April 19. All 39 seats will be polled in the first phase of the general election. In 39 Parliamentary constituencies in Tamil Nadu, as many as 950 candidates are all set to contest the April 19 Lok Sabha polls. The counting of the votes will take place on June 4.

In the 2019 general election, the DMK bagged the lion's share of the total votes polled, at 33.2%, and won 23 Lok Sabha seats. Its ruling ally, Congress, bagged 8 seats, with 12.9% of vote share while the CPI won two seats. CPI (M) and IUML won one seat each while the remaining two seats went to Independents.

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