PM Modi's convoy gives way to ambulance during Varanasi roadshow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stopped his convoy to give way to an ambulance during his roadshow in Varanasi.

In a similar incident, last year, on September 30, the Prime Minister's convoy halted on the main road in Gujarat to make way for an ambulance. The incident occurred when PM Modi and officials were on their way to Gandhinagar from Ahmedabad.

Similarly, on November 9, 2022, PM Modi stopped his convoy to give way to an ambulance after returning from a rally ground in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra.

This year, on his 2-day visit to Varanasi, PM Modi will launch and inaugurate 37 projects worth more than Rs 19,000 crore for Varanasi and Purvanchal. It includes projects on roads and bridges, health and education, police welfare, smart city and urban development projects, railways, and airports.

On the first day of his visit to Varanasi, PM Modi will launch the second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam in the evening at the Namo Ghat. At the event, he will flag off the Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express, which is to ply between Kanyakumari and Varanasi.

The Kashi Tamil Sangamam, which will be held from December 17-31, will witness the participation of 1,400 dignitaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and are scheduled to visit Varanasi, Prayagraj and Ayodhya, according to an official statement.

An exhibition showcasing the rich tapestry of art, music, handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine, and other distinctive products from both Tamil Nadu and Kashi is also on the agenda.

The Kashi Tamil Sangamam will encompass lectures covering literature, ancient texts, philosophy, spirituality, music, dance, drama, yoga, and Ayurveda. Additionally, seminars are planned on innovation, trade, knowledge exchange, edutech, and next-gen technology.

On Monday, PM Modi will participate in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra programme at Barki Gram Sabha in Sewapuri development block.