Varanasi, April 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugrated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth around Rs 6,350 crore during the Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi.

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said the government is committed to ensuring women's participation in the country's policy-making.

"Just a short while ago here, the foundation stone laying and inauguration of projects worth thousands of crores of rupees took place. These include every kind of project related to development. Along with that, there are also works to enhance the connectivity of Kashi and Ayodhya," he said.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP President Nitin Nabin were also present for the event.

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