Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Varanasi on Wednesday turned into a major public and political spectacle as he arrived at the revered Kashi Vishwanath Temple to offer prayers and perform darshan amid tight security and large-scale public participation.
Massive Crowd Welcomes PM Modi in Varanasi
As the Prime Minister’s convoy moved through Lahurabir crossing, thousands of people gathered along the roads, turning the area into a sea of supporters. People were seen chanting slogans, waving flags, and attempting to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister during his city tour and scheduled roadshow.
Local BJP leaders described the atmosphere as emotionally charged and development-focused, stating that the Prime Minister’s visits to Kashi often coincide with major announcements for the region. BJP MLA Ravindra Jaiswal noted that public enthusiasm in Varanasi reflects strong trust in ongoing development initiatives linked to the city’s transformation agenda.
Spiritual Visit at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
During his visit, PM Modi offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, one of the most significant religious sites in Hinduism. The visit comes as part of his broader tour that combines spiritual engagement with large-scale infrastructure commitments in Uttar Pradesh.
₹36,230 Crore Ganga Expressway Set for Inauguration
Following his Varanasi visit, the Prime Minister is expected to travel to Meerut for the inauguration of the ambitious Ganga Expressway project, one of India’s largest highway corridors.
The 594-km-long expressway has been built at an estimated cost of ₹36,230 crore and is designed as a six-lane greenfield highway, with the provision to expand up to eight lanes in the future. It connects 12 districts, including Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Budaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj.
Transforming Connectivity Across Uttar Pradesh
Officials say the expressway is expected to significantly improve travel efficiency and freight movement across western, central, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. It aims to reduce travel time between key urban centres and strengthen economic corridors across the state.
Meerut District Magistrate Vijay Kumar Singh highlighted strong public response to the project, noting that the expressway will drastically improve connectivity between Prayagraj, Lucknow, and other major cities. He added that trial runs have already shown high-quality road standards, with smooth riding experience and world-class infrastructure benchmarks.
