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PM Modi to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, inaugurate ₹6,350 crore of projects in Varanasi
During a two-day visit to Varanasi, PM Modi is expected to address a women’s conference on April 28, inaugurate and lay foundations for projects totaling ₹6,350 crore, and flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains. On April 29, he will offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, run a city roadshow, and inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district.
Why It Matters
The events reflect the government’s focus on infrastructure development, urban renewal along the Ganges corridor, and enhanced connectivity between major cities, alongside religious and cultural tourism in Uttar Pradesh.
Timeline
4 Events
April 29: PM Modi to inaugurate the 594-km Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district
April 26, 2026
On the same day, the PM will inaugurate the six-lane 594-km Ganga Expressway in Hardoi district, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, aimed at reducing travel time between western and eastern Uttar Pradesh to under seven hours.
April 29: PM Modi to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple and conduct city roadshow
April 26, 2026
On April 29, the PM will travel from BLW to the Police Lines Crossing—passing through Manduadih and Lahartara—and subsequently conduct a roadshow from Lahurabir to the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple via the Maidagin Crossing. This route is expected to take about one hour. He will be welcomed at five different locations across the city.
April 28: PM Modi to address 50,000 women at BLW ground and inaugurate/lay ₹6,350 crore of projects; flag off Amrit Bharat Express trains
April 26, 2026
On the first day of his two-day visit, PM Modi will engage in a direct interaction with about 50,000 women at a conference at BLW ground. After addressing the gathering, he will inaugurate 48 projects worth ₹1,052.89 crore and lay foundation stones for 112 projects worth ₹5,216.17 crore (total around ₹6,350 crore). He will also flag off two Amrit Bharat Express trains: Banaras–Pune (Hadapsar) and Ayodhya–Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus).
KV temple inspection and security arrangements ahead of PM Modi's Varanasi visit
April 26, 2026
Divisional Commissioner S Rajalingam visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple premises and inspected arrangements in view of PM Modi’s visit. Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal along with other senior police officials inspected areas around the Kashi Vishwanath Dham.