Enthusiastic Crowds Greet PM Modi at Bengaluru Metro Inauguration
Thousands gathered in Bengaluru to see PM Modi inaugurate the new Pink Line of the metro, celebrating improved connectivity and reduced traffic.
Bengaluru, November 13 (Daily Kiran) : Large crowds gathered in Bengaluru on Friday, eagerly waiting for a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The occasion was the inauguration of the highly anticipated elevated section of the ‘Pink Line’ for the Namma Metro. Local residents hailed this new connectivity as a significant relief from traffic congestion and pollution.
Families and young people, holding placards, displayed immense enthusiasm as they welcomed the Prime Minister. Akash Shukla, who spoke to reporters, expressed his excitement about seeing Modi in person for the first time. “This is a special moment for me. The new metro line will ease the pressure of traffic and benefit the environment,” he said.
Roma, another attendee, shared her joy at seeing the Prime Minister and expressed her admiration. “It felt great to see PM Modi. We are Gujaratis, and he will always be with us until all the work is done. We are his fans; he is the best,” she remarked.
Describing Modi as an inspiration, Roma noted that she and others had been waiting since early morning to catch a glimpse of him. Another attendee emphasized, “PM Modi is a great inspiration, and we have been waiting for him since morning. We will vote for him, wanting him to make India more progressive. We have waited for this metro line since 2017.”
Nitya, a young supporter, echoed similar sentiments, stating that Modi is her inspiration. She added, “The new metro service will make commuting easier in this city plagued by heavy traffic. Modi has always been dedicated to the nation, working tirelessly for the people.”
Children holding placards featuring the Prime Minister also welcomed him. One family traveled several kilometers and waited hours to see Modi. A family member shared, “I came from JP Nagar, walking 5 kilometers. We’ve been waiting for two hours just to see him. The sun has burned our skin, and we are tired, but it doesn’t matter. It is a privilege to see PM Modi.”
Another attendee expressed their heartfelt wishes for Modi’s health and longevity, declaring, “We proudly say we are ‘blind devotees’ and love him dearly.”
During the event, PM Modi inaugurated the elevated section of the Pink Line, which stretches from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, built at a cost of approximately ₹3,470 crores. Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar jointly flagged off the new services and were seen purchasing tickets at the counter.
While traveling, Shivakumar informed the Prime Minister about the advantages of the double-decker elevated corridor, which combines metro rail lines and flyovers to alleviate road traffic congestion.
The total proposed length of the Pink Line is 21.25 kilometers, featuring 18 stations. The inaugurated elevated section includes six stations, while the remaining 12 underground stations are still under construction. The Jayadeva Interchange is expected to serve as a major connectivity hub, linking various parts of Bengaluru through the metro network.
