Varanasi, Dec. 15 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Monday offered puja at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the Kaal Bhairav Temple here.

He also tasted the famous Malaiyo (sweets) from the streets of Kashi.

Yadav said that one gets the opporutnity to come to Kashi after many lifetimes of virtuous deeds. " I come from the city of Baba Mahakal, so I understand its importance. I wish Baba's blessings continue to be upon the state and the country," he said.

He further stated that this is a time for progress.

Yadav congratulated Nitin Nabin, a minister in the Bihar government and national executive president, on his election as the BJP working President, saying he is young and has considerable organisational experience. "We ...