PM Modi visits Assi Ghat as a part of his Clean Ganga initiative

09:08 AM: I have nominated nine people to clean up the ghat, as a part of the Swachh Bharat Campaign. The first one is Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, actor/politician Manoj Tiwari, Manu Sharma, cricketer Mohammed Kaif and Suresh Raina, comedian Raju Shrivastava, and singer Kailash Kher among others: PM

09:07 AM: Organisations in the area have assured me that they will clean the ghat within a month, says the PM.

09:07 AM: I have started cleaning up today in the area to infuse enthusiasm and inspiration among others to take up the drive:PM

09:06 AM: The PM addresses media personnel close to the ghat.

09:00 AM: The PM takes part in a clean up drive to raise awareness.

08:45 AM: Prime Minister Modi offers prayers at the Assi Ghat. He is accompanied by other leaders. His visit is a part of his Clean Ganga initiative.

08:40 AM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Assi Ghat on the second day of his visit to Varanasi. This is the PM's first visit after assuming office.