New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects worth around 614 crores in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi today via video conferencing.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present on the occasion. Prime Minister also interacted with the beneficiaries of these projects during the event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates and lays the foundation stone of various development projects in Varanasi, via video conferencing. The total cost of these projects is Rs. 614 crores pic.twitter.com/ZqJFjsom7A

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Along with ‘vocal for local’, promote ‘local for Diwali’ and buy local products, said PM Modi during inauguration of projects for Varanasi

I congratulate the residents of Varanasi on the inauguration of development projects here. It is an example of the overall development of Varanasi, he added.

Today, there are 48 daily flights to Varanasi. With improving connectivity, the number of people visiting the place is also rising. A tourist plaza at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi will facilitate the tourists, said PM Modi.

Inaugurating various development works in Varanasi. https://t.co/dGJswQi68N

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The 16 projects which will be inaugurated include Sarnath Light and Sound show. The show is going to be a major attraction for the tourists who reach this heritage site from all over the world. With the inauguration today the first light and sound show will be organised for the public at 7.15 evening.