In a post on X, she said that the bulldozers are not clearing debris to make way for progress, but are instead tearing through the historical fabric woven by figures like Ahilyabai Holkar.
"Millions of people come to Kashi every year in the final stage of their lives seeking moksha. Is your intention to betray these devotees?" Mallikarjun Kharge asked.
The administration's focus is entirely on rejuvenating the sacred Manikarnika Ghat. Demolition work using heavy machinery has been intensified to develop the Manikarnika pilgrimage site into a grand corridor.
Padma Vibhushan vocalist Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who passed away on Thursday at 4:15 am at his daughter Namrata's residence in Mirzapur's Gangadarshan Colony, was cremated at Manikarnika Ghat with full state honours.
UP Minister Dr. Dayashankar Mishra paid tribute to the Indian classical music legend Pandit Chhannulal Mishra Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, who passed away at the age of 89 on Thursday.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Mar 6 (ANI): Keeping the local tradition alive in the heart of Varanasi, the devotees on Friday, gathered at Manikarnika Ghat and smeared each other with ash and dry colours (Gulal) amid burning pyres.