Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary efforts for the establishment of the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates.

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“After inaugurating the temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week, the prime minister has arrived in Kashi. Kashi, renowned for its temples, now radiates its cultural glory globally. The Abu Dhabi temple stands as the latest testament to this,” he remarked.

Adityanath was speaking at the award ceremony for Sansad Khelkhud, Sansad Sanskrit, and Sansad Photography competitions held at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU).  He emphasized how Kashi has upheld its spiritual and cultural essence over the past decade while showcasing itself to the world in a renewed light.

“… Typically, the responsibility of a public representative revolves around advancing development, yet Modi maintains a consistent bond with Kashi as its Member of Parliament. While diligently working for the welfare of Kashi’s people, he also elevates the ancient spiritual and cultural heritage of this place on global platform.

“Through such competitions, programmes are being given a new shape by bringing together people from different sections of society. Kashi is remembering the legacy of the revered Malaviya Ji in the Swatantrata Bhawan Auditorium of the BHU,” the chief minister added.

BJP state president Chaudhary Bhupendra Singh, Kashi Vishwanath Temple Trust chief Prof Nagendra Pandey, president of Kashi Vidwat Parishad, Prof Vashishtha Tripathi, state minister Daya Shankar Mishra ‘Dayalu’, Ravindra Jaiswal, and MLA Neelkanth Tiwari, were also present at the event.

The grand temple has been built by the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha on a 27-acre site in Abu Mreikhah, near Al Rahba off the Dubai-Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Highway, at a cost of around Rs 700 crore.