Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) air show, ‘Wings over Ganges’, at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on Sunday. The event featured a display of aerial manoeuvres by the IAF’s premier display teams.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanied Prime Minister Modi on the concluding day of the three-day air show. The event was organized to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
According to Air Force officials, the air show included displays of fighter aircraft such as the Sukhoi-30 MKI, the indigenous Tejas, and the LCH Prachand, alongside demonstrations by helicopters.
A notable spectacle was the flight of three Kiran aircraft in a ‘V’ formation, adorned with the colours of the national flag. Additionally, Mi-17 helicopters participating in the ‘Omkar’ formation carried the Indian tricolour.
The Surya Kiran aerobatic team executed precision flying and coordinated manoeuvres, while the Sarang helicopter display team captivated the audience with its aerial stunts.
The Prime Minister’s presence at the event generated significant enthusiasm among the residents of Varanasi. Large crowds gathered along the route from the police lines to Namo Ghat, with many people assembling to welcome the Prime Minister.
BJP workers and local residents greeted Prime Minister Modi with gestures such as showering rose petals and organizing traditional musical performances and cultural programmes at designated points. Tents were set up at various locations, including the Police Lines main gate, Police Lines crossing, Yes Bank on Khajuri-Maqbool Alam Road, Hukulganj Tirumuhani, Chowkaghat wood market, City Railway Station, Gol Gadda crossing, the railway underpass, and the CNG station near Namo Ghat.
As the Prime Minister stood on the footboard of his vehicle to acknowledge the gathered crowds, spectators raised slogans of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Jai Shri Ram.” Many attendees expressed their pride in witnessing the air show in the presence of the Prime Minister.
Divakar Singh, a spectator at the event, described it as a matter of great pride for Varanasi. He stated, “It is a memorable experience to watch the Indian Air Force’s air show at Namo Ghat in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The spirituality of Kashi, combined with the might of fighter aircraft in the sky, fills us with pride.” He further added that such events have the potential to inspire children and young people to cultivate respect for the nation and a spirit of national service.
Another attendee, Govind Pandey, noted that this was his first experience witnessing an air show of such magnitude. He remarked that watching the event alongside Prime Minister Modi, who represents Varanasi in Parliament, made the experience particularly memorable. Pandey also suggested that such displays could serve as an inspiration for young individuals to consider joining the Indian Air Force.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated a new garment manufacturing unit of Arvind Ltd in the Mirzamurad area of Varanasi. Officials indicated that the facility is intended to foster industrial development in the region and bolster India’s textile and garment manufacturing sector. During his visit to the unit, the Prime Minister interacted with approximately 300 women employed there.
According to officials, the new manufacturing unit is projected to create employment opportunities, particularly for women, and stimulate local economic activity. The initiative is also expected to facilitate the connection of garments manufactured in Varanasi with international customers by providing access to global markets.
Prime Minister Modi had arrived at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday morning. He proceeded by helicopter to Mirzamurad for the inauguration of the garment manufacturing unit. Subsequently, he flew to the Police Lines before travelling by road to Namo Ghat to attend the ‘Wings over Ganges’ air show.
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