Archive · 19 Jan 2026

Adityanath Accuses Congress of Spreading Falsehoods on Varanasi Development

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.

Sources

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deccanchronicle.com · 18 Jan 2026

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thestatesman.com · 18 Jan 2026

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theprint.in · 18 Jan 2026

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ndtv.com · 18 Jan 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 18 Jan 2026

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rediff.com · 18 Jan 2026

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wionews.com · 19 Jan 2026

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scroll.in · 19 Jan 2026

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thestatesman.com · 18 Jan 2026

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