Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Jan. 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not only a political party but an ideology, said party President Amit Shah here on Saturday.

"Bharatiya Janata Party is not only a political party but an ideology. It is an agitation and under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi it is also a pledge for the making of a new India," Shah said while addressing an occasion held to welcome the new young members of the party.

He further said Varanasi was not only the city of Baba Baidyanath, but was also the country's soul and centre of energy.

"It is a matter of double pride that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the Member of Parliament from Varanasi," said Shah.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh BJP President Dr. Narendranath Pandey, MLAs of Varanasi district and state BJP office bearers were also present on the occasion. (ANI)


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