Varanasi, June 3 -- Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, the parliamentary constituency represented by Narendra Modi since 2014 -- widely regarded as one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities -- is once again set to witness a historic international event. After successfully hosting G20 meetings, Varanasi will now host the second meeting of the BRICS Culture Working Group on June 4 and 5.
The meeting, scheduled to be held at the Taj Hotel on June 4 and 5, will bring together senior diplomats, policymakers, cultural experts and distinguished delegates from India and abroad.
Uttar Pradesh is increasingly emerging as a major centre for global events. The continuous efforts of the state government towards preserving cultural...