PM Modi in Varanasi Highlights: PM flags off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 at Namo Ghat, in Varanasi on Sunday.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other leaders attended the inauguration of Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 at Namo Ghat.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 is an initiative by the Government of India, part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to uphold the Spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat.

The second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) is being held from December 17-30, 2023. The event is part of the government's Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam programme.

PM Modi says, "In other countries of the world, the nation has been a political definition, but India as a nation is made up of spiritual beliefs. India has been united by saints like Adi Shankaracharya and Ramanujacharya, who awakened the national consciousness of India through their travels"

Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2023 is an initiative by the Government of India, part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to uphold the Spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat.

The second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS) is being held from December 17-30, 2023. The event is part of the government's Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Yuva Sangam programme.

The KTS is a celebration of the shared history and culture of North and South India. The event aims to strengthen the bonds between the two regions by sharing knowledge, culture, and best practices.

The Kashi Tamil Sangamam will witness the participation of 1,400 dignitaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Kashi Tamil Sangamam strengthens sentiment of 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat': PM Modi in Varanasi.

In Varanasi, PM Modi credits Adi Shankaracharya, Ramanujacharya and other ancient philosophers with creating idea of India as nation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...This feeling of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' was also visible when we entered the new building of Parliament. The Sengol has been installed in the new Parliament building. Under the guidance of the saints of Adheenam, this same Sengol became the symbol of the transfer of power in 1947..."

Prime Minister Modi says, "Coming from Tamil Nadu to Kashi means coming from Mahadev's one home to another. That's why the bond between people of Tamil Nadu and Kashi is special"

The work done in last one year shows that Kashi and Tamil share emotional bonds, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Today, use of new technology has taken place here through Artificial Intelligence (AI). This is a new beginning and hopefully, it makes it easier for me to reach you."

At Kashi Tamil Sangamam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "...You all have come here as members of my family more than being just guests. I welcome you all to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express between Kanyakumari and Varanasi.

At the inauguration of the second phase of Kashi Tamil Sangamam at Namo Ghat, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, "During the last one year, Tamil pilgrims coming to Kashi Vishwanath Dham have increased drastically. In Tamil Nadu and Kashi, all the elements of the Indian culture are well preserved. Due to the religious importance of Kashi, people from all over the country have been coming here... It is the centre of faith, culture and spiritual awareness in India... Like Kashi, Tamil Nadu has also been a centre of culture, knowledge, art, architecture and literature since ancient times. Tamil literature is prosperous and ancient. In India, Sanskrit and Tamil literature are the most ancient... This inclusive literature generates unity and equality in society... Kashi Tamil Sangamam will strengthen the cultural nationalism of our country..."

The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is his examination, too, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said as he participated in the programme here on Sunday on the first day of his two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

The yatra was meant to find out if the promises made by his government were fulfilled and schemes were implemented on the ground successfully, he said.

He also mocked the Congress' slogan of 'garibi hatao' (remove poverty) and said the poor now feel empowered and confident when they get a pucca house and gas cylinders for their homes.

"The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is in a way my 'kasauti' (test) also,' Modi said.

Modi inaugurates Kashi Tamil Sangamam Phase 2

UP CM Yogi Adityanath is addressing the Kashi Tamil Sangamam at present.

PM reached the venue of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi.

“All the people of the country associated with the government, politics and social work are giving their time to make this Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra a success. So as the MP of Varanasi, I also had a responsibility that I should also give time to this program”, Modi said.

PM is addressing the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Varanasi at present. “Viksit Bharat Sankalp yatra is my examination. I want to know from you if what I promised was fulfilled or not, people got houses on not,” Modi said addressing the people present at the venue.

PM Modi also interacted with kids at a stall dedicated to primary education at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Exhibition in Cutting Memorial Inter College.

PM visited the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra Exhibition in Cutting Memorial Inter College in Varanasi today.

PM arrived at Gilat Bazar in Varanasi on Sunday. He was welcomed by crowd of people chanting slogans in his praise.

Petals being showered on PM Modi as his cavalcade leaves for Varanasi on Sunday.

As part of his visit to Varanasi, the Prime Minister will also participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Sunday and Monday, December 17 and 18, to launch several development initiatives. Read more