Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, on Tuesday. This will mark his first visit to the sacred city since assuming the role of Prime Minister for the third term.
Key Details of PM Modi’s Visit to Varanasi:
- Arrival and Duration: PM Modi will arrive at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Babatpur at around 4 PM. His visit to Varanasi is expected to last for 4.5 hours.
- Kisan Samelan: The Prime Minister will attend a ‘Kisan Samelan’ where he will release the 17th installment of the Samman Nidhi scheme, benefiting 2,76,665 farmers in Kashi. He will also meet and review the products of 21 farmers during the event.
- Ganga Aarti: PM Modi will perform the Ganga Aarti at the historic Kashi Vishwanath temple’s Dashashwamedh Ghat. According to Vishwa Bhushan Mishra, CEO of the Kashi Vishwanath temple, the Prime Minister is expected to stay inside the temple for approximately 25 minutes.
Local Perspectives:
- Pride in Varanasi: Varanasi BJP President Dilip Patel expressed pride in PM Modi’s visit, highlighting that it is an honor for the city to have him as an MP and Prime Minister for the third time.
- Opposition Critique: Ajay Rai, a former opponent for the Varanasi seat, criticized PM Modi, alleging that job opportunities were being allocated to Gujaratis while local development and factories were lacking.
