Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 7.5-km elevated section of Bengaluru’s Pink Line Metro on Friday.
The newly opened corridor links Kalena Agrahara with SG Palya through six stations, taking the city’s operational Metro network beyond 100 km.
An interesting moment unfolded during the inauguration when PM Modi invited Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to join him on the stage. The two leaders stood together and waved the green flag to mark the launch.
Governor Dr Sudha Yadav, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya also participated in the ceremony.
Following the inauguration, PM Modi visited the ticket counter and collected a Metro ticket. BMRCL officials subsequently explained the corridor’s features and technical details to the Prime Minister.
He then boarded a Metro train towards IIM Bangalore alongside Shivakumar, Governor Sudha Yadav and other dignitaries.
During the journey, PM Modi interacted with Krishna Byre Gowda and exchanged light-hearted conversations with the Chief Minister. Both leaders were also seen sharing a laugh inside the coach.
Earlier, BJP supporters gathered along the Prime Minister’s route from Tavarekere helipad to SG Palya station. They welcomed him with slogans and showered flowers on his vehicle.
The ₹3,470-crore elevated corridor runs along Bannerghatta Road and covers six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, Bilekahalli-IIMB, NS Palya-JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and SG Palya.
The Jayadeva Hospital station will provide passengers with an interchange facility connecting to the Yellow Line. Authorities will open the newly inaugurated section for public services on November 14.
Once completed, the entire 21.25-km Pink Line will connect Kalena Agrahara in south Bengaluru with Nagawara in the north. The corridor will comprise 18 stations, including six elevated and 12 underground stations.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said the expansion would make daily commuting more convenient, improve access to important destinations and ease traffic congestion.
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