Varanasi, May 4 -- Varanasi, the parliamentary constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is rapidly emerging as a major attraction for both Indian and international tourists, official sources swaid here on Sunday.
Sources said that the double-engine government has not only transformed the infrastructure of this ancient city, but has also placed it firmly on the global tourism map. "Be it Kashi or other districts of Uttar Pradesh, the state has seen a remarkable surge in tourist footfall," they said.
Sources said that according to data from the Tourism Department, Indian tourist visits to Kashi soared by 77.59 percent in the first quarter of 2025 (January to March) compared to the same period in 2024. "Foreign tourist arrivals also s...