SaralnamaThe Varanasi government plans to widen Dalmandi road near Kashi Vishwanath Temple. The 650-metre stretch will expand from 3-4 metres to 17.4 metres. It will cost ₹215.88 crore. The project affects 187 buildings, mostly owned by Muslims. Today, shop owners protest against the plan. From next week, the municipal body will collect ₹2.28 crore in pending property taxes. Until month-end, officials will mark buildings for demolition. Next month, compensation talks may begin. The wider road aims to handle increased temple visitors, now up to 2.5 lakh on weekends. Shopkeepers worry about their livelihoods and suggest alternative routes. Religious leaders have written to top politicians seeking a solution. (Updated 10 Sep 2025, 19:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- The Varanasi government plans to widen Dalmandi road near Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- The 650-metre stretch will expand from 3-4 metres to 17.4 metres
- It will cost ₹215.88 crore