Such is Banaras ― inseparable from PM Modi. | Smriti Zubin Irani

Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, Banaras is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Inaugurating key development projects in Varanasi, he highlighted how a new chapter of growth has begun, where tradition meets modern infrastructure and heritage blends with progress. The spiritual heart of India is now a symbol of smart, seamless development. #PMModiInVaranasi | MyGovIndia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains here from the Banaras railway station. The new Vande Bharat Express trains will operate on the Banaras-Khajuraho, Lucknow-Saharanpur, Firozpur-Delhi and Ernakulam-Bengaluru routes. The semi-high-speed trains will significantly reduce travel time between major stations, enhance regional mobility, promote tourism and support economic activity across the country, according to an official statement. The Banaras