Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Kashi on Thursday, inaugurating the newly constructed Nattukottai Dharamshala at Sigra and reflecting on how a sacred dip in the Ganga over two decades ago inspired him to turn vegetarian. Addressing the gathering, he said that faith may undergo temporary challenges, but it always prevails.

“This building stands as proof that faith endures every trial,” he remarked.

Earlier in the day, the Vice President was received by the Chief Minister at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport and later offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, performing jalabhishek rituals before returning to Delhi.

Tight Security Arrangements Across the City

During the visit, elaborate security arrangements were in place across Varanasi. More than 2,000 police pe

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