Quote"Narendra Modi visits Varanasi"
Quote"Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple and joins Ganga Aarti"
Quote"Varanasi gave a stamp of approval to my silence also. I thank voters of Varanasi: Narendra Modi"
Quote"Maa Ganga has made me yours: Narendra Modi"
Quote"Till Varanasi does not become Rashtra Guru how can India become the Jagat Guru: Narendra Modi"
Quote"We will live for the nation. Each and everything we do will be for the nation: Narendra Modi"

On Saturday 17th May 2014 Shri Narendra Modi sought the blessings of Baba Vishwanath and Maa Ganga during his visit to Varanasi. He thanked the people of Varanasi for electing him and said that he does not only want the votes of the people but also more importantly their support in creating a better Kashi. BJP National President Shri Rajnath Singh, UP BJP President Shri Laxmikant Bajpai and General Secretary of the BJP Shri Amit Shah were present on the occasion.

Shri Modi talked at length about the glorious history and culture of Varanasi and pointed that till Varanasi does not become the Rashtra Guru, India cannot become the Jagat Guru. He gave a clarion call to focus on cleanliness and added that when the nation celebrates Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary in 2019 we should ensure a clean India, which would be the best tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.

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During his address on the banks of the River Ganga Shri Modi reiterated his commitment towards cleaning the Ganga. He said, “It is Maa Ganga who has made me yours. Not everybody gets such occasions as I have got today and that is why I say that Maa Ganga has decided that I should do a few things.” He stressed on the need to make the Ganga clean and restore the glory of the river.

Thanking the people of Varanasi for electing him, Shri Modi said that even though he was not able to communicate with them, the people of Varanasi gave a stamp of approval to his silence and elected him with a thumping majority. He said, “Jo bina maange parose use Maa kehte hain, mujhe Banaras ki janta se maangne ka bhi saubhagye nahi mila.”

“Commenting on the Lok Sabha elections Shri Modi said that people heard about coalitions to form Governments but this time coalitions are being formed to remain the active voice of the Opposition.

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PM Modi to visit Mauritius from March 11-12, 2025
March 08, 2025

On the invitation of the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State Visit to Mauritius on March 11-12, 2025, to attend the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on 12th March as the Chief Guest. A contingent of Indian Defence Forces will participate in the celebrations along with a ship from the Indian Navy. Prime Minister last visited Mauritius in 2015.

During the visit, Prime Minister will call on the President of Mauritius, meet the Prime Minister, and hold meetings with senior dignitaries and leaders of political parties in Mauritius. Prime Minister will also interact with the members of the Indian-origin community, and inaugurate the Civil Service College and the Area Health Centre, both built with India’s grant assistance. A number of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will be exchanged during the visit.

India and Mauritius share a close and special relationship rooted in shared historical, cultural and people to people ties. Further, Mauritius forms an important part of India’s Vision SAGAR, i.e., Security and growth for All in the Region.

The visit will reaffirm the strong and enduring bond between India and Mauritius and reinforce the shared commitment of both countries to enhance the bilateral relationship across all sectors.