Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Varanasi Tuesday for a pivotal two-day sojourn, greeted lavishly at Babatpur Airport by Governor Anandiben Patel, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and a host of BJP stalwarts.
All eyes were on the historic ‘Jan-Aakrosh Mahila Sammelan’ at Bareka grounds, where thousands of women converged in a display of unity. Modi spoke to the energized crowd, gifting 163 infrastructure projects totaling Rs 6,332.08 crore. Post-airport, a chopper whisked him to Bareka helipad, then to the guest house, culminating in his 5 PM address.
Women ran the show entirely—handling operations, security, everything. The stage featured 44 prominent women advocating for empowerment, security, independence, and equity. Dubbed Kashi’s biggest women-led political event ever.
Joining Modi were key figures like BJP chief Nitin Nabin and top deputies. A darshan at Kashi Vishwanath temple preceded the rally. Breakdown: 50 projects inaugurated (Rs 1,054.69 Cr), 113 laid foundations (Rs 5,277.39 Cr). Plus, Rs 105 Cr bonus transferred to Amul-linked dairy farmers.
Key sectors: highway expansions, overbridges, flyovers, healthcare boosts, school upgrades, drinking water, sewage systems, cleanliness campaigns, sports arenas, water body revamps, renewable energy, city infra. Purvanchal’s development gets a massive thrust.
Two shiny Amrit Bharat trains flagged off—Banaras to Pune and Ayodhya to Mumbai—enhancing regional links. Modi’s 54th Kashi trip in 11 years underscores his commitment. This visit blends political messaging on Nari Shakti with tangible progress, reshaping Eastern UP.
