The Defense Minister and Chief Minister performed prayers at Baba Vishwanath's court, praying for PM Modi's long life. A 76-kilogram cake made of sugar candy was also offered.

On the birthday of Varanasi MP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed a special ritual and offered prayers to Baba Vishwanath on Thursday. Everyone paid their respects at the feet of the Baba by performing Jalabhishek and Aarti in the temple. The leaders wished for the Prime Minister's long life as well as the prosperity of the country and its people. The honor bestowed upon the sanitation workers was also a sweet gesture among the devotees.