Varanasi, Jan. 20 -- Uttar Pradesh Minister of AYUSH, Dr. Dayashankar Mishra 'Dayalu' today said that a comprehensive and dignified redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat is being undertaken that is "devotee-friendly", and clarified that all the temples are completely safe and have not suffered any damage.
He said that attempts are being made on social media to portray that the temples are being damaged, while the reality is that only the cremation facilities are being upgraded.
On Tuesday, Dr. Mishra stated that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kashi is attracting the attention of the entire world due to its divine and magnificent form.
"Varanasi has created new history by welcoming a record 7.26 crore devotees...