Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off and inaugurates the Pink Line section of Bengaluru’s Namma Metro on Friday, with DK Shivakumar joining him for a ride on the new stretch. Outlets describe the event as a milestone for the metro network and highlight the launch of services along the line.
Several reports focus on the Pink Line’s operational progress and the length of the segment inaugurated. Times of India says the network reaches a milestone as Modi opens a 7.5-km Pink Line stretch, while Swarajya also highlights a 100-kilometre operational milestone. NDTV and India Today emphasize Modi taking a ride with Shivakumar, framing the inauguration around the leaders’ participation.
Other coverage adds further operational and programme context. The Free Press Journal extends the story beyond the metro, saying Modi flags off the Pink Line and also inaugurates development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore, including redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and railway works described as boosting connectivity and electrification. Business Line and additional listings-oriented coverage refer to route and cost details for the Pink Line corridor, while The Hindu provides a live pre-visit schedule framing.
