
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first visit to Varanasi after his re-election in the Lok Sabha Elections, thanking the constituents for their support. Addressing the people, he released the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, aimed at providing benefits totaling over Rs. 20,000 crore to more than 9.26 crore farmers. PM Modi hailed his third term as a "very rare" achievement in a democracy, acknowledging the unprecedented mandate given by the people. He emphasized the significance of the income support scheme, releasing funds to uplift millions of farmers across the nation.