Manikarnika Ghat Demolition Sparks Outrage; Congress Leader Sapkal to Visit Varanasi

• Congress alleges Manikarnika Ghat, built by Rajmata Ahilyabai Holkar in Kashi, was demolished by central and UP governments.
• Idol of Ahilyadevi Holkar and Shiva lingam on the ghat were reportedly destroyed during the demolition.
• Congress state president Harshvardhan Sapkal will visit Varanasi on Friday to investigate the matter, calling it an assault on Hindu faith.
• Sapkal claims the demolition, under the guise of 'development,' insults Ahilyabai Holkar's legacy and the Dhangar and Hindu communities.
• Senior Congress leaders and Dhangar community members will accompany Sapkal to inspect the damage at Manikarnika Ghat.

Why It Matters: Demolition of historic Manikarnika Ghat by governments sparks outrage, Congress leader to visit Varanasi.