Overview
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected Varanasi Railway Station on Nov. 6 after participating in temple rituals and Dev Deepawali events.
- Senior railway and district officials briefed him on station beautification, passenger amenities, security plans and the event setup, with the chief minister issuing guidance.
- He directed special focus on cleanliness, traffic management and security and told officials to ensure error‑free arrangements during the visit.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Varanasi on Nov. 7 and on Nov. 8 to inaugurate the Varanasi–Khajuraho Vande Bharat and virtually flag off three other trains, with plans to interact with students, meet the loco pilot and address roughly 4,000 people at the station.
- Security preparations include inspections of gates, parking zones, VVIP entry points, screening systems, metal detectors and dog squads, with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and senior rail officials expected in the city on Nov. 7.