Modi Turns 76: Blood Camps, A Free 'Hanuman Ansh' Screening — 5 Things Happening In PM's 'Karmabhoomi' Today

News18 - Sep 17, 2026

From a Ganga jalabhishek and a 500-bike yatra to a free 'Hanuman Ansh' screening and a Gen Z blood drive — here's what's on in PM Modi's Varanasi on his 76th birthday.

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