Bengaluru, Aug 10 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bengaluru today to a grand and enthusiastic welcome from thousands of BJP workers, supporters, and local residents, transforming the city into a celebration zone under tight security.
The visit, packed with landmark infrastructure events, is being hailed by party leaders as a historic step in Bengaluru’s and Karnataka’s development journey.
The Prime Minister’s first major stop will be the inauguration of Namma Metro’s Yellow Line, a long-awaited 19.75-km corridor built at a cost of approximately Rs 7,160 crore.
The new line, connecting R.V. Road to Bommasandra, is expected to directly benefit over eight lakh commuters daily, significantly reducing travel time between Bengaluru’s central areas and the bustling industrial and IT hubs in the south.
Officials said the Yellow Line will not only decongest some of the city’s busiest roads but also improve last-mile connectivity to tech parks, industrial estates, and residential zones.
In a move to further bolster Bengaluru’s public transport network, Modi also will lay the foundation stone for Phase-3 of the Bengaluru Metro, an ambitious Rs 15,610-crore expansion project. This phase, once completed, will add several crucial corridors to the network, linking emerging residential layouts and commercial areas to the city’s heart, thus easing pressure on existing routes.
The day’s significance extension beyond metro developments, with the Prime Minister will be the flagging off multiple Vande Bharat trains — high-speed, modern trains that symbolize India’s rail transformation. The services include Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Sri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune, each aimed at enhancing inter-city connectivity and reducing travel time for passengers.
Railway officials noted that these routes were chosen for their high passenger demand and their potential to stimulate trade and tourism.
Karthik Reddy, Deputy Inspector General and Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic), said comprehensive traffic management measures were in place for the Prime Minister’s visit. “We have already announced diversions to the public, and heavy vehicles have been moved to the city outskirts to ensure smooth movement. All traffic arrangements have been completed,” he said.
Multiple agencies, including city police, special protection units, and railway security forces, coordinated to ensure a seamless schedule for the day.
The Prime Minister’s itinerary includes a high-profile public address in Electronic City, where he is expected to highlight his government’s infrastructure push in Karnataka and its alignment with the vision of a developed India by 2047.
BJP leaders see the visit as a crucial opportunity to showcase the Modi government’s track record, especially in the run-up to upcoming political contests in the state.
With banners, posters, and saffron flags lining key stretches of the city, and chants of “Modi, Modi” echoing at gathering points, Bengaluru wore a festive look. For many residents, the day’s events represented more than just project inaugurations — they symbolized aspirations for faster, more efficient mobility and a boost to the city’s standing as India’s tech and innovation capital.
