IBNS-CMEDIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Pink Line of Bengaluru Metro, flagged off the Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express and launched multiple development projects worth approximately Rs 15,600 crore.
Following the inauguration, Modi, accompanied by Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, took a ride on the newly opened Metro stretch.
The 7.5-km stretch between Tavarekere and IIM Bangalore Metro stations has been opened for commuters.
On board the Pink Line. Exceptional infrastructure for a vibrant city like Bengaluru. ಗುಲಾಬಿ ಮಾರ್ಗ ಮೆಟ್ರೋದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಯಣ. ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಂತಹ ಚೈತನ್ಯಶೀಲ ನಗರಕ್ಕೆ ಅತ್ಯುತ್ತಮ ಮೂಲಸೌಕರ್ಯ. https://t.co/ZCmO5IajS6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 13, 2026
According to media reports, the Prime Minister also purchased a Metro ticket at the counter using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).
Speaking on the occasion, Modi said, “Lakhs of people of Bengaluru will not only have convenience in commuting, rather they will also be able to save their money and time.”
The Bengaluru Metro Pink Line, connecting Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere, has been developed at a cost of approximately Rs 3,470 crore.
