Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Kashi has been preserving and promoting its spiritual and cultural heritage. Addressing a press conference in Kashi on the redevelopment of Manikarnika Ghat today, the Chief Minister said that while Kashi’s ancient character is being preserved, it is also being presented to the country and the world in a new form. He informed that projects worth more than 55,000 crore rupees have been sanctioned for Kashi. He said that the number of devotees visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple has increased to 1.5 lakh to 2.5 lakh per day, and during the peak season, this number reaches 6 lakh to 10 lakh. The Chief Minister alleged that lies are being spread through AI-generated videos showing temple demolitions. He said that over the past 11 years, comprehensive development has taken place in Kashi, but conspiracies and misinformation are being used to hinder this progress.