Stringent security measures were in place across this ancient temple town on Thursday in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vist. He will take part in a cultural festival, flag off a number of projects and interact with booth-level BJP workers of his parliamentary constituency.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police Nitin Tiwari, more than 5,000 security personnel were pressed into service to ensure fool-proof security arrangements during the nearly five-hour-long period the Prime Minister is likely to spend in the city.
Mr. Modi taunts Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi. Says ''now we have seen what the ’quake’ is all about''.
Prime Minister says he is happy that Mr. Gandhi has learnt how to deliver speeches.
"The ruckus by the Opposition in Parliament over note ban is like the cover fire that Pakistan gives to terrorists"
Mr. Modi says he never thought opposition leaders will side with the corrupt on the issue of demonetisation.
Will inaugurate a Trade Facilitation Centre & Crafts Museum and launch schemes & programmes of @TexMinIndia during the Varanasi visit, tweeted @narendramodi.
Foundation stone for a ESI super speciality hospital will also be laid. All these development works will greatly benefit people of Varanasi.
The Prime Minister tweeted earlier that he will lay the foundation stone for Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre & Centenary Super Speciality Hospital and join various programmes during the visit.
