The Times of India

Manikarnika Ghat row: Politics over demolition and clearing drive in Varanasi what's the controversy

A political storm brews over Varanasi's Manikarnika Ghat, with opposition parties accusing the BJP government of damaging ancient heritage during a beautification drive. Claims of destroyed idols and temples have surfaced, while authorities deny wrongdoing, stating the work protects heritage and corrects neglect. FIRs have been filed against those allegedly spreading misinformation.