Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Congress Accuses Modi, Yogi of Damaging Kashi
A senior leader from the Congress party, Nana Patole, and Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Ajay Rai have accused the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh of damaging a very old and important place called Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
This place was built by a historical queen named Ahilyabai Holkar.
They say that the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, who claim to protect Hinduism, have destroyed this sacred place and even broken the statue of Ahilyabai Holkar.
They believe this is an insult to all Hindus and the Dhangar community.
The Congress leaders plan to visit the place to see the damage themselves and protest against the government's actions.
They also criticized the Chief Minister's claim that no damage was done and that the pictures showing the damage are fake.
The government, however, denies any damage and claims to be taking appropriate measures to address the situation.
Congress leaders Nana Patole and Ajay Rai accused PM Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath of damaging Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi.
The ghat was built by Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, known for her contributions to Hindu culture.
Patole described the alleged demolition as an 'attack on Hindu pride' and an insult to the Dhangar community.
He announced plans to visit Manikarnika Ghat to protest against the alleged damage.
The BJP government denies any damage, attributing viral visuals to AI-generated content and claims to be taking action.
- Who
- Congress leaders Nana Patole and Ajay Rai accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- What
- Alleged damage to the historic Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi and insult to Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar and the Dhangar community.
- When
- The accusation was made on Wednesday.
- Where
- The incident pertains to Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Congress leaders claim the government is trying to hide the truth and suppress dissent, while the BJP government denies any damage and attributes viral visuals to AI-generated content.
Congress Party
BJP Government
Alleged Damage to Manikarnika Ghat
Congress Party
Congress leaders claim the government has damaged the historic site and broken the statue of Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar, insulting Hindu culture and the Dhangar community.
BJP Government
The BJP government denies any damage, attributing viral visuals to AI-generated content and claims to be taking action.
Government's Intentions
Congress Party
Congress alleges the government is trying to hide the truth, suppress dissent, and commercialize the holy city of Kashi.
BJP Government
The BJP government asserts it is protecting the sanctity of the site and taking appropriate measures to address the situation.
- Location
- Manikarnika Ghat, Varanasi
- Accused Individuals
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Accusers
- Nana Patole, Ajay Rai (Congress leaders)
- Historical Figure Mentioned
- Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar
- Alleged Damage
- Demolition of Manikarnika Ghat and breaking of Ahilyabai Holkar's idol
- Protest Announcement
- Nana Patole to visit Manikarnika Ghat to protest
- Government Response
- Denies damage, claims viral visuals are AI-generated
