PM Modi unveils projects in Varanasi, addresses BHU
Updated: Feb 23rd, 2024
Prime minister Narendra Modi today said that Kashi was an ancient city - older than time - and its identity was being nurtured and nourished by the young generation.
“Kashi is not only a pilgrimage site of our faith, it is the awakening centre of India’s eternal consciousness. Among the languages that have made the biggest contribution in the upliftment of our knowledge, science and spirituality, Sanskrit is the most prominent,” he said.
The prime minister was addressing students at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
He pointed out that, “We are just an instrument. When we are blessed by Mahadev, development and progress becomes inevitable. I am confident that the youth will take the nation to greater heights in Amrit Kaal. Kashi has seen development in the past ten years which has been mentioned in a coffee table book. You will see even more progress in the next five years.”
He further said, “This is the city of Shiva and also the city of Buddha. Adishankaracharya also got enlightenment here. People come to Kashi in search of peace. People from every province and every religion come and settle in Kashi. Where such a system exists, new ideas are naturally born.”
PM’s schedule in Varanasi
PM Modi was to unveil various projects across diverse sectors like healthcare, education, transportation, waterways, sports, and cultural heritage in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, today.
These projects aim to boost employment opportunities and overall development in the region.
His itinerary included three key events, including two public meetings, one at the Ravidas Jayanti celebrations in Seer Goverdhanpur, Sant Ravidas’ birthplace, and another in Karkhiyaon where he will unveil 36 projects worth a staggering ₹14,316 cr.
Additionally, he felicitated the winners of the Sansad quiz contest, Sanskrit competition, and Sansad photography competition at Swatantrata Bhawan, Banaras Hindu University (BHU).
PM Modi’s day began with a programme at BHU’s Swatantra Bhawan, where he interacted with and awarded the winners of various contests, including Sansad Khel (Sports), Sansad Photography, Sansad Knowledge, and Sansad Sanskrit.
From there, he was to proceed to Seer Goverdhanpur for the Ravidas Jayanti festivities, where he was to unveil a magnificent 25-foot bronze statue of Sant Ravidas, inaugurate completed projects, and lay the foundation stone for a museum dedicated to the 15th century poet-saint.
His final stop was to be Karkhiyaon, where was to inaugurate the Amul dairy plant and address a public meeting.
While the inaugurated projects at Sant Ravidas’ birthplace will be unveiled separately, all other completed projects and foundation stones for new initiatives were to be officially launched in Karkhiyaon.
(Source: IANS)
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