Manikarnika Ghat Demolition Controversy in Varanasi | Government vs Protesters Explained
Jan 18, 2026•Channel
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Published4 months ago
Duration2:58
Video ID3xv2IRCSBO0
Languageen-IN
CategoryEducation
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views1.8K
Likes70
Comments12
Engagement Rate4.59%
Likes per 100 views3.92
Comments per 1K views6.72
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Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi has become the centre of a heated controversy as major demolition and renovation work unfold at one of Hinduism’s most sacred cremation grounds. What’s really happening at the historic ghat? Why are locals and political leaders protesting the demolition of structures and statues, including a controversial claim about the Ahilyabai Holkar monument?
In this video, we break down:
• What the Manikarnika Ghat demolition is all about
• Why the government says it’s necessary for renovation
• What protesters and opposition parties are saying
• The truth behind claims of temple damage vs heritage preservation
• What will be built in place of the old structures
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