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Adityanath Orders Policing Fixes, Faster Works in Varanasi Review Visit

The chief minister moved to tighten visitor protections at Kashi Vishwanath after complaints of mistreatment.

Overview

  • Adityanath told police and temple administrators to prevent misconduct with visitors at Kashi Vishwanath and to improve systems following a reported incident involving a journalist and a child.
  • He ordered acceleration of renovation at Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghats while directing that heritage near ghats and temples be safeguarded during construction.
  • The chief minister sought a robust boarding and deboarding plan at the under-construction Godaulia ropeway and instructed that fares remain reasonable.
  • Officials reported 74 projects worth about ₹17,000 crore under active monitoring, with six CM-GRIDS smart roads roughly 90% complete and the Pandeypur medical college targeted for completion in 2027.
  • He directed organized execution of Amrit-2 sewerage and water works with prompt road restoration and called for strict action against illegal codeine cough syrup trade.