As of July 2023, who was the Member of Parliament from the parliamentary constituency of Varanasi?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Narendra Modi.
Narendra Modi was the Member of Parliament (MP) from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency in Uttar Pradesh. He was first elected from Varanasi in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections and was re-elected in 2019 with a significant majority. Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, holds immense cultural and political importance. As Prime Minister, Modi’s representation of Varanasi elevated the city’s national profile, with major developmental and infrastructure projects initiated under his leadership to promote tourism, heritage conservation, and urban development.
Other options :
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Yogi Adityanath: He is the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, not an MP; he represents the Gorakhpur assembly constituency.
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Rajnath Singh: A senior BJP leader and Defence Minister, he is the MP from Lucknow, not Varanasi.
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Smriti Irani: Union Minister and BJP leader, she is the MP from Amethi, known for defeating Rahul Gandhi in 2019.