Varanasi, April 29 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Wednesday, where he offered prayers and performed darshan during his visit to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
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The visit drew large crowds across the city, especially at key intersections like Lahurabir crossing, as residents gathered enthusiastically to welcome the Prime Minister. The atmosphere in Varanasi was marked by strong public turnout ahead of his scheduled roadshow.
Local leaders said the Prime Minister’s visits are often linked with new development announcements for the region, reflecting continued focus on infrastructure expansion and urban development in and around Varanasi.
Alongside the temple visit, the Prime Minister is set to inaugurate the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, a major road infrastructure project in Uttar Pradesh. The six-lane greenfield expressway, expandable to eight lanes, has been developed at an estimated cost of ₹36,230 crore.
The expressway spans 12 districts, including Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh, and Prayagraj, significantly improving regional connectivity across western, central, and eastern parts of the state.
Officials said the project is expected to reduce travel time between key cities such as Prayagraj and Lucknow, enhance road safety, and boost economic activity by improving logistics and accessibility.
Overall, the visit combines spiritual engagement at one of India’s most important religious sites with a major push for infrastructure development in Uttar Pradesh.
