Manikarnika Ghat Project: Kashi Residents React to Demolition Controversy, Congress Criticized

• Redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat in Kashi sparked controversy over the demolition of a shrine, leading to political debate.
• Congress politicized the issue, prompting UP CM Yogi Adityanath to clarify the government's stance and criticize the opposition.
• Local residents like Avinash Upadhyay and Manoj Singh accused Congress of spreading misinformation and hindering development efforts.
• Umesh Pandey highlighted the future convenience for devotees and mourners due to the ghat's development, despite initial difficulties.
• An FIR has been lodged against 8 individuals at Chowk Police Station, Varanasi, in connection with the Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment case.

Why It Matters: Kashi residents support Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment, criticizing Congress for politicizing the project and spreading lies.