In Uttar Pradesh, President Ram Nath Kovind has arrived in Varanasi  on a three-day visit to Purvanchal. Governor Anandiben Patel and  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the President at the airport.

During the visit, the President  will  pay obeisance at Baba Vishwanath Temple  and is scheduled to take  part in Ganga Aarti  this evening at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Kashi. Besides programmes at  Varanasi, President  will also participate in several programs in Sonbhadra and Mirzapur districts.