PM Modi Witnesses 'Wings Over Ganga' Air Show in Kashi for 94th Air Force Day
PM Modi visited Kashi to inaugurate a textile mill and watch the Wings Over Ganga air show marking the 94th Air Force Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited his parliamentary constituency, Kashi, on Sunday, where he participated in a series of high-profile events. The highlight of the day was the Prime Minister attending the Wings Over Ganga air show, a spectacular aerial display held at Namo Ghat to commemorate the 94th anniversary of Indian Air Force Day.
A Grand Welcome in the Holy City
The atmosphere in Kashi was electric as the Prime Minister arrived. Upon landing at Babatpur Airport and subsequently flying to Khochwan in Mirzamurad, he began his day with the economic development of the region. He inaugurated the first manufacturing plant of textile giant Arvind Limited (Arvind Mills), a facility built at which a cost of approximately Rs 150 crore. During his visit to the plant, the Prime Minister took the time to interact with women workers who were currently undergoing training at the facility.
The Journey to Namo Ghat
Following the industrial inauguration, the Prime Minister flew to the helipad at the Police Line Grounds. From there, he proceeded by road to Namo Ghat, a journey marked by massive crowds. Residents of Kashi provided a grand welcome at 13 key locations along the route, with a sea of people lining both sides of the road to greet their MP and Prime Minister.
PM Modi stepped out of his moving vehicle several times to acknowledge the cheers and greetings of the local residents, who greeted him with enthusiastic chants of "Modi... Modi..."
'Wings Over Ganga' Spectacular
The Prime Minister sat at Namo Ghat to watch the Wings Over Ganga air show. The excitement was not limited to the Namo Ghat; crowds had gathered across all 84 Ganga Ghats and on the sandy banks on the opposite side of the river to witness the event.
As the Prime Minister arrived at the venue, he was met with thunderous chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," which echoed throughout the entire aerial display.
Dignitaries in Attendance
Before the show began, the Prime Minister was honored with flags and caps. He was joined by several high-ranking officials and dignitaries, including:
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth
- Union Minister of State for Finance and State President Pankaj Chaudhary
- Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak
The event served as a poignant reminder of the strength of the Indian Air Force as the city of Kashi celebrated the 94th anniversary of the Air Force Day with patriotic fervor.