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flag Congress leader Kharge accused Modi of destroying Varanasi’s heritage sites during a redevelopment project, claiming it erased history for political symbolism.

flag Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 15, 2026, over the redevelopment of Varanasi’s Manikarnika Ghat, accusing the government of destroying centuries-old religious and cultural sites, including temples and a century-old idol of Ahilyabai Holkar, under the guise of renovation. flag Kharge claimed the project, which involved bulldozing historic structures, aimed to erase heritage and replace it with monuments bearing Modi’s name, questioning the necessity of such destruction. flag Protesters, including members of the Pal Samaj Samiti and Marathi community groups, alleged damage to sacred artifacts, though the district administration stated all items were secured and will be reinstalled. flag The redevelopment, intended to improve sanitation and infrastructure, has sparked debate over balancing modernization with the preservation of India’s spiritual and historical legacy.

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