Uttar Pradesh Congress Demands Halt to Manikarnika Ghat Redevelopment
2 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 15 JAN 2026 — 17 JAN 2026
Yogi AdityanathVaranasiUttar PradeshNarendra ModiCongressPrayagrajBJPPriyanka Gandhi
Latest · 16 Jan 2026
The Congress party in Uttar Pradesh demands the halt of the Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment project and consultation with religious leaders due to alleged damage to heritage.
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This event covers the criticism by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's redevelopment plan for Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or statements by Kharge, Modi, or any related parties unless they directly pertain to the Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment plan and its consequences.
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