PM Modi says new India stands for 'Virasat' and 'Vikas'; inaugurates phase 1 of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi today: HIGHLIGHTS

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I want three resolutions from you, not for yourself, but for our country - cleanliness, creation & innovation and continuous efforts to create a self-reliant India: PM Modi at Varanasi

PM Modi says India represents Virasaat and Vikas

The new India is proud of its culture and also has confidence on its ability...there is 'Virasat' and 'Vikas' in the new India, says PM Modi at Varanasi

Express my gratitude towards every worker involved in Kashi Vishwanath Corridor complex

"Today, I would also like to express my gratitude towards every labourer who has worked for the construction of this grand complex. Even during COVID19, the work did not stop here," PM Narendra Modi at the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project in Varanasi

PM Modi says there rises a Shivaji to fight Aurangzeb's mentality

From 3000 square feet, Kashi Vishwanath temple is now spread in 5 lakh square feet, says PM Modi

The Kashi Vishwanath temple premises which was only around 3000 square feet, has now become about 5 lakh square feet. Now, 50,000 to 75,000  devotees can come visit the temple and its premises: PM Modi at Varanasi

Kashi a symbol of India's Sanatan culture and tradition, says PM Modi

Today, a new chapter is being written in the history of Kashi Vishwanath. Kashi Vishwanath Dham premises is not just a grand 'bhavan' but a symbol of India's 'Sanatan' culture & traditions. Here you'll see how inspirations of the ancient are giving direction to the future:PM Modi

Kashi represents our cultural glory, says PM Modi

"When you come here, you will not see only faith. You will also feel the glory of your past here. How antiquity and novelty come alive together. How the inspirations of the ancient are giving direction to the future, we are doing its direct darshan in Vishwanath Dham complex," PM Modi in his speech after inaugurating the corridor complex.

Blessings awaken soul as soon as we come to Kashi: PM Modi

“It is said in our Puranas that as soon as one enters Kashi, one becomes free from all bondage. Blessings of Lord Vishweshwara, a supernatural energy awakens our inner-soul as soon as we come here,” said PM Modi in his address after inaugurating the phase 1 of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor complex.

Watch PM Modi's live address on the inauguration of the phase 1 of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor complex

PM Modi begins inaugurates Kashi Vishwanath Corridor complex; the PM begins his address

CM Yogi Addresses Public at Kashi Vishwanath Corridor
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is addressing public at the Kashi Vishwanath corridor, welcoming PM Modi.

"When Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi came to Varanasi 100 years ago, he expressed pain seeing narrow streets & filth. Many people came to power in the name of Gandhi Ji, but it's for the first time that his dream of a magnificent Kashi has come true," news agency ANI quoted CM Yogi Adityanath as saying in a tweet.

Visuals of PM Modi at Kashi Vishwanath Corridor

PM Modi Stops Convoy on Crowded Varanasi Street to Accept Turban, Scarf from Local On Way to Temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stopped his car in a narrow lane that was crowded with people chanting his name to accept a ‘pagdi’ and scarf from a man on the streets of Varanasi as his heavily guarded convoy headed to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, News18.com said in a report.

WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi