PM Modi lays foundation stone for Varanasi stadium
Stadium will not only benefit sportspersons, but also boost economy of the eastern UP (Purvanchal), says PM
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PM Modi asserted that the stadium would be a powerful emblem of India’s promising future
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi Ganjari will not only benefit sportspersons, but also boost economy of the eastern UP (Purvanchal).
Laying of the foundation stone of the International Cricket Stadium in Varanasi Ganjari and beginning his address in Bhojpuri, PM Modi said: “Today, I am privileged to visit Banaras once more, and the joy I experience in this sacred city is beyond words.”He added: “The moon and Kashi are two abodes of ‘Shiv Shakti’ and today I congratulate you from one of these abodes of Shiv Shakti for our victory in landing on the other.”
This stadium will benefit the youth of Purvanchal
In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformative potential of the newly inaugurated International Cricket Stadium in Kashi. He emphasised the stadium’s pivotal role in fostering the growth of youth in Purvanchal, terming it a boon for the region.
In his address, the Prime Minister also pointed out the auspiciousness of the day, coinciding with a month since India's Chandrayaan had landed on the Shiva Shakti Point on the moon. This location, Ganjari, strategically connects the revered Mata Vindhyavasini Dham and the city of Kashi.
This stadium will become a grand symbol of future India
PM Modi asserted that the stadium would be a powerful emblem of India’s promising future. He emphasised the integral role of Kashi, expressing gratitude for its unwavering support in every development endeavour. The Prime Minister stated that without the blessings and cooperation of the city, achieving development goals would be impossible.
He also underlined the far-reaching impact of sports infrastructure, asserting that it not only elevates the sports sector, but also significantly stimulates the local economy. Anticipating a surge in events and visitors, Modi highlighted the subsequent benefits to various sectors, including hospitality, catering, transportation and sports coaching, envisioning a flourishing sports industry in Varanasi as a result of this monumental project.
