Calling Kashi "Purvanchal's economic map," Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Varanasi's development has accelerated in the last 10 years, adding that Kashi is not just an "ancient city but also a progressive city." After laying the foundation stone and inaugurating multiple development works in Varanasi, PM Modi greeted the people of Varanasi in Bhojpuri. "I salute my family members of Kashi. I will always be thankful for the love and respect that I have received from you all. Kashi belongs to me, and I belong to Kashi," PM Modi said.