PM Modi to lay foundation stone for international cricket stadium in Varanasi today
Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Varanasi on Saturday to commence the construction of an international cricket stadium in his electoral constituency. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised this visit, considering it a significant event in the history of Kashi, and shared the details of Modi's agenda for the trip. “Tomorrow another golden chapter is going to be added to the journey of Baba Shri Vishwanath ji's holy city Kashi.
Respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji will lay the foundation stone of 'International Cricket Stadium' costing approximately ₹451 crores in Varanasi tomorrow", Adityanath had said in a post on X. "Apart from this, Kashi MP will also inaugurate 16 newly constructed Atal Residential Schools at a cost of approximately ₹ 1,115 crore by participating in the closing and prize distribution ceremony of the Cultural Mahotsav 2023. Your hearty congratulations Prime Minister!" the UP CM said in a post on X.
At approximately 1:30 PM, Modi will inaugurate the construction of the stadium, which is projected to have a budget of ₹451 crore. This state-of-the-art sports facility, covering an expansive 30-acre area in Varanasi's Ganjari, is part of the vision to establish contemporary, world-class sports infrastructure. The stadium's architectural design will draw inspiration from Lord Shiva.
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