CM Yogi In Varanasi For Two-Day Visit, Orders Tight Security And Fast-Track Work Before PM Arrives

The Prime Minister's programme in Varanasi drives a fast track of security planning, crowd management and vital city projects, including the ropeway and Ganjari stadium, with a clear emphasis on timely completion and smooth public movement.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Varanasi on Tuesday for a two day visit and reviewed arrangements for the proposed programme of the Prime Minister. The review focused on security, crowd management and city projects, with instructions issued to complete key works before the Prime Minister arrives in the city.

The meeting took place at the Circuit House, where senior administrative and police officers joined the Chief Minister. Yogi Adityanath examined preparations for a planned women’s conference during the visit and asked officials to finish all related arrangements within the set timeline, without any compromise on basic facilities.

Prime Minister Varanasi visit: facilities, cleanliness and city management

During the discussion on the women’s conference, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Proper arrangements must be ensured at the venue, including smooth movement of women, vehicle parking, drinking water and other facilities." Yogi Adityanath stressed that high cleanliness standards should apply not just at the venue, but across Varanasi’s public spaces, markets and approach roads.

Yogi Adityanath directed officials to move street dogs and other stray animals to shelters before the Prime Minister reaches Varanasi. The Chief Minister also asked agencies to regulate street vendors properly. The aim is to keep footpaths clear, avoid traffic jams and ensure visitors and residents can move safely during the visit.

Prime Minister Varanasi visit: key projects and infrastructure push

While reviewing development works linked to the Prime Minister’s Varanasi visit, Yogi Adityanath examined the progress of the city ropeway project. The Chief Minister instructed departments to speed up ropeway construction. Yogi Adityanath further ordered that work on the international cricket stadium at Ganjari proceed on a war footing so that matches can start there soon.

Divisional Commissioner S. Rajalingam informed the meeting that construction of the Ganjari international cricket stadium is expected to finish by the first week of July. The Chief Minister also told agencies to accelerate road widening at Manikarnika Ghat and Daalmandi. Yogi Adityanath underlined that these works must meet quality standards and finish within the scheduled period.

Prime Minister Varanasi visit: security, routes and presentations

On security, Yogi Adityanath asked officials to prepare foolproof arrangements for every event under the Prime Minister’s Varanasi visit. The Chief Minister ordered clear route diversion plans for VIP convoys and public movement. Yogi Adityanath said traffic plans must ensure the general public does not suffer unnecessary delays or confusion.

Divisional Commissioner S. Rajalingam gave a presentation during the review meeting explaining projects that will be inaugurated during the Prime Minister’s proposed programme in Varanasi. The presentation also covered schemes whose foundation stones will be laid. Yogi Adityanath reviewed these details and sought timely coordination between departments so that each announcement is ready.

The meeting included Labour and Employment Minister Anil Rajbhar, Minister of State for Stamp (Independent Charge) Ravindra Jaiswal, District Panchayat Chairperson Poonam Maurya, Mayor Ashok Tiwari, Members of Legislative Council Hansraj Vishwakarma, Rai Dharmendra Singh and Ashwini Tyagi, former minister and MLA Dr Neelkanth Tiwari, MLA Dr Avadhesh Singh and senior officers from administration and police.