US EditionCongress slams U.P. govt over Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment, alleges damage to Varanasi’s heritage
Congress alleges redevelopment damaged sacred idols and heritage at Manikarnika Ghat, demanding work halt and consultation with religious leaders amid ongoing protests.
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Strict Action Against Those Misleading People Over Varanasi's Development: CM Adityanath
He said reconstruction and development works were underway at the Manikarnika Ghat, adding that the Congress and its supporters were making "baseless allegations" over the issue.
Politics has heated up over the development of Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Varanasi today and issued a scathing remark against the opposition. He said that some people are constantly trying to defame Kashi. Misinformation was spread during the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, and now, misunderstandings are being created regarding Manikarnika Ghat as well.
Broken idols brought from outside: Yogi Adityanath on Kashi ghat demolition row
Controversy erupted earlier this week after videos showing bulldozers at the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, as part of a redevelopment drive, went viral. Protests erupted near the site, with locals alleging that several idols were damaged.
Removal of Ahilyabai statue from Varanasi ghat unfortunate, govt must clarify stand: Mayawati
Lucknow, Jan 17 (PTI) Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Saturday expressed concern over reports of the removal of a statue of Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, a visionary queen of the erstwhile Maratha kingdom, from Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat.The former Uttar Pradesh chief minister said the issue has sparked widespread anger among a large section of the society and demanded that the government clarify its stand.In a post on X, Mayawati said, "The…
"Cremations get tough during monsoon": UP CM defends development project of Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday defended development works underway at Varanasi's Manikarnika and Harishchandra Ghats.Speaking to the media about development projects in Varanasi, he highlighted challenges with cremations at Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat, emphasising that crem
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