PM Modi inaugurates Namma Metro Pink Line in Bengaluru
The new elevated metro corridor extends the city's rail network to over 100 km for the first time.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Namma Metro Pink Line in Bengaluru on Friday, according to ANI. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Governor Sudha Yadav, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, and Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya.
The new elevated section connects Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere and includes six stations: Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIMB (Bilekahalli-IIMB), JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital, and Tavarekere. This expansion pushes the total operational metro network in the city past the 100-km threshold.
The Prime Minister's visit also included the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kutiram and the birth centenary commemoration of author H.V. Sheshadri at S-VYASA University. The News Mill reported that the Prime Minister is dedicating various development projects in Bengaluru worth more than Rs 15,600 crore.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that the state government is committed to expanding public transport infrastructure and strengthening metro connectivity to create a more commuter-friendly city. BJP National General Secretary Harish Dwivedi said the inauguration of the 7-km stretch is a sign of the Prime Minister's commitment to national development.
The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety completed the final inspection on October 8, 2026, with safety clearance announced on October 28, 2026. While the elevated section is now inaugurated, the underground section of the Pink Line is targeted for 2027.