CM Yogi: No Temple Demolished in Kashi; FIR Against 8 for Spreading Misinformation

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News18•17-01-2026, 15:22
CM Yogi: No Temple Demolished in Kashi; FIR Against 8 for Spreading Misinformation
- •Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath stated in Varanasi that no temple has been demolished in Kashi, countering ongoing conspiracies.
- •An FIR has been registered at Chowk police station against eight individuals for creating and spreading misleading AI-generated videos and images about temple demolition in Manikarnika.
- •The case, filed under BNS sections 196, 298, 299, 353, targets those who posted, retweeted, and commented on the false information.
- •CM Yogi highlighted Kashi's rapid development under PM Modi, with projects worth over 55,000 crore rupees approved and 36,000 crore rupees inaugurated.
- •He emphasized that Kashi's spiritual and cultural heritage is being preserved, and temples in Manikarnika will be protected as part of the ghat development.
Why It Matters: CM Yogi refutes temple demolition claims in Kashi, registers FIR against 8 for spreading AI-generated misinformation.
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