PM Narendra Modi in MP Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi performs puja at Guru Ji Maharaj Temple

Modi Varanasi Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Varanasi and launched development projects worth Rs 3,884.18 crore, marking his first trip to the city since the Yogi-led government completed eight years in office. From addressing a public gathering in Bhojpuri to laying the foundation stones for key infrastructure works, the PM’s visit blended symbolic and substantive outreach.Modi hailed the decade-long transformation of Varanasi, referring to the city as both ancient and rapidly developing. He also paid tribute to Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule and reiterated the Centre’s focus on women empowerment.The PM transferred bonuses to dairy farmers, distributed Ayushman Bharat cards to senior citizens, and handed out GI tags. His speech included a pointed comment that “those driven solely by power only focus on their family’s growth,” in an apparent jibe at Congress and SP.Prior to the public event, PM Modi received a detailed update on the recent rape case in Varanasi and directed strictest action against the accused. CM Yogi Adityanath and top UP ministers were present throughout the event. Stay with TOI for more updates.