The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, , visited Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and took part in various programs.

The Prime Minister unveiled the statue of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi. He then launched the tree-plantation drive at Anand Kanan Vatika in Varanasi.

Later in the day, the Prime Minister visited the virtual museum at Man Mahal. The museum situated near Dashashwamedh Ghat,is a cultural landmark in the city of Varanasi, showcasing the various aspects of our cultural heritage.