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PM Modi in Varanasi

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 23, 2017, 10:27:16 IST

PM Modi in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Varanasi, will flag off the Varanasi-Vadodara Mahamana Express. Stay with TOI for live updates.

19:57 (IST) Sep 22

PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Durga Mata temple in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/ZBHYKPY25D
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) September 22, 2017

19:56 (IST) Sep 22

Stamps are a wonderful way to preserve history, they have a special place in society: PM Modi in Varanasi

19:56 (IST) Sep 22

PM Narendra Modi launched a postage stamp based on 'Ramayana' in Varanasi

(ANI)

17:29 (IST) Sep 22

All of our schemes and programmes are made keeping in mind the empowerment of each and every section of our society

PM Modi

17:28 (IST) Sep 22

I thank UP CM Yogi Adityanath from the bottom of my heart for initiating so many development projects in the state, ever since he assumed office six years ago: PM Modi

17:26 (IST) Sep 22

We are working towards an overall development of Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi

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17:24 (IST) Sep 22

I fought the Lok Sabha elections from both Baroda and Varanasi, and won both, but I chose to let go of the Baroda seat because I knew there are many people there who will take of the development. I wanted to devote my time to Varanasi: PM Modi

17:21 (IST) Sep 22

We are working in the direction of helping our citizens stand on their own feet

PM Modi

17:20 (IST) Sep 22

Nobody wants to pass on a legacy of poverty to their kids: PM Modi

17:17 (IST) Sep 22

The solution to all problems is development, says PM Modi in Varanasi

17:14 (IST) Sep 22

PM Modi in Varanasi: Our weavers need a global market and that will enhance their economic prospects significantly

17:13 (IST) Sep 22

When we lay the foundation stone for a project, we are the ones who inaugurate it: PM Modi

17:10 (IST) Sep 22

I am thankful to the government of Uttar Pradesh for undertaking the numerous development projects in Varanasi: PM Modi

17:04 (IST) Sep 22

Varanasi Vadodara Mahamana Express flagged off remotely by PM Modi

16:32 (IST) Sep 22

PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrive at Lalpur stadium

15:24 (IST) Sep 22

Governor of UP Shri Ram Naik, CM @myogiadityanath and other dignitaries welcomed PM @narendramodi to Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/of6saMe45a
& PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2017

15:22 (IST) Sep 22

The train also comes with fire extinguishers in all coaches and an electrically operated chimney in the pantry car.

15:21 (IST) Sep 22

With plush interiors, the Mahamana Express includes ergonomically designed ladders for climbing to upper berths, snack tables for side berths, windows with powered venetian blinds and roller blinds, LED lights as berth indicators and LED reading lights.

15:19 (IST) Sep 22

Mahamana Express all decked up ahead of the inauguration

15:17 (IST) Sep 22

PM Modi will flag off the train via video conferencing from Varanasi.

15:17 (IST) Sep 22

Union railway minister Piyush Goyal arrives at Vadodara railway station to take part in the flag-off function.

15:17 (IST) Sep 22

Vadodara is getting a long distance train after a gap of ten years, thanks to PM Narendra Modi

Ranjan Bhatt, MP

15:07 (IST) Sep 22

PM Narendra Modi arrives in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi; will be launching several development projects. pic.twitter.com/Xx2EdCPIX9
& ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) September 22, 2017

15:02 (IST) Sep 22

PM arrives in Varanasi

12:18 (IST) Sep 22

All you need to know about Mahamana Express

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12:17 (IST) Sep 22

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12:16 (IST) Sep 22

On 23rd, shall join a sanitation related activity in Shahanshahpur, visit a Pashudhan Arogya Mela and address a public meeting.
& Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2017

12:16 (IST) Sep 22

I look forward to praying at the historic Tulsi Manas Temple & Durga Mata Temple. A postage stamp on the Ramayana will also be released.
& Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2017

12:16 (IST) Sep 22

Tomorrow the Mahamana Express will be flagged off, which connects Varanasi to Vadodara and Surat.
& Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2017

12:16 (IST) Sep 22

Tomorrow I begin my Varanasi visit, during which various development works will be launched. https://t.co/RaV4lpUhi7
& Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 21, 2017

12:15 (IST) Sep 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate several projects covering sectors like infrastructure, railways, financial inclusion and sanitation.