Varanasi, Jan. 9 -- BJP leader Mahendra Nath Pandey, while attending the ongoing 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, said that under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, Varanasi is gaining recognition nationally and globally in culture, religion, infrastructure, and also in sports.

Varanasi is hosting the 72nd Senior National Volleyball Championship, which started on January 4 and is set to conclude on January 11. The prestigious national event is seeing participation from more than 1,000 players across 58 teams representing various States, Union Territories, and Institutional Units from across the country.

While hailing the city of Varanasi for its global recognition across various aspects, Pandey extended his best wishes to all p...