Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Adityanath Accuses Congress of Spreading Falsehoods on Varanasi Development
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has accused the Congress party of spreading false information about the development work in Varanasi.
He said that the city is seeing a lot of development, with projects worth over Rs 55,000 crore already completed.
He also mentioned that after the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor was built, the number of devotees visiting the temple increased significantly.
Adityanath accused the Congress party and its supporters of making false claims and spreading misinformation.
He said that the people of Varanasi support the development work and that strict action will be taken against those who try to mislead the public.
The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for six integrated court complexes in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the importance of judicial infrastructure for democracy.
He highlighted the return of the idol of Maa Annapurna from Europe and questioned the Congress's respect for India's heritage.
Additionally, eight cases have been filed against individuals and X handles for spreading AI-generated images and misleading information about the redevelopment work at Manikarnika Ghat.
The police are investigating the matter and warn that strict action will continue against those spreading rumours and misinformation on social media.
Yogi Adityanath accuses Congress of spreading falsehoods about temple demolitions and development work in Varanasi.
Projects worth over Rs 55,000 crore have been implemented in Varanasi, with a significant increase in devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Temple post-corridor construction.
Adityanath warns of strict action against those spreading misinformation on social media.
The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for six integrated court complexes in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing the importance of judicial infrastructure for democracy.
Adityanath highlighted the return of the idol of Maa Annapurna from Europe and questioned the Congress's respect for India's heritage.
Eight cases have been filed against individuals and X handles for spreading AI-generated images and misleading information about the redevelopment work at Manikarnika Ghat.
The police are investigating the matter and warn that strict action will continue against those spreading rumours and misinformation on social media.
- Who
- Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, and Congress party members
- What
- Accusations of spreading falsehoods and AI-generated images about Varanasi's development and temple demolitions
- When
- January 17, 2026, with incidents occurring on January 16, 2026
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To counter false propaganda and baseless allegations about the development work in Varanasi and to address the spread of misleading information on social media
Yogi Adityanath and BJP
Congress and Allies
Development in Varanasi
Yogi Adityanath and BJP
Adityanath claims significant development with projects worth over Rs 55,000 crore and increased devotees at Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Congress and Allies
Congress and allies allegedly spread falsehoods and AI-generated images to mislead the public about the development work.
Misinformation on Social Media
Yogi Adityanath and BJP
Adityanath warns of strict action against those spreading misinformation on social media.
Congress and Allies
Congress and allies allegedly use social media to spread fabricated images and misleading content to hurt religious sentiments and create an anti-government mindset.
- Person
- Yogi Adityanath
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Projects Implemented
- Rs 55,000 crore
- Daily Devotees Post-Corridor
- 1.25-1.5 lakh
- Daily Devotees Pre-Corridor
- 5,000-25,000
- Accusations
- False propaganda by Congress and allies
- Warning
- Strict action against misinformation on social media
- Heritage Restoration
- Idol of Maa Annapurna returned from Europe
- Judicial Infrastructure
- Foundation stone laid for 6 integrated court complexes
- Cases Filed
- Eight cases lodged against individuals and X handles for spreading AI-generated images and misleading information
- Complainant
- Mano, a resident of Tamil Nadu
- Alleged Offender
- X handle user 'Ashutosh Potnis'
Sources
Strict action against those misleading people about Varanasi’s development: Adityanath
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