Overview
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and rode the new elevated 7.5‑km section of the Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere on Friday, taking a ceremony train with senior state and central leaders.
- Officials say the opened stretch, built at about ₹3,470 crore with six stations, will connect to the Electronic City corridor and begin public services from 6 a.m. on November 14 with an initial eight‑minute frequency.
- At the Bengaluru event Modi laid foundation stones and dedicated projects officially valued at over ₹15,600 crore covering renewable transmission, LPG storage, petroleum terminals, waste‑to‑energy and rail upgrades.
- Security and logistics for the visit included Special Protection Group protection, temporary one‑kilometre no‑fly zones and local prohibitory orders for venues in Bengaluru and Mysuru during the Prime Minister’s itinerary.
- A public fiscal dispute between Karnataka officials and a Union MP over how metro costs and Centre guarantees are counted remains unresolved and is likely to shape funding talks for the remaining 13.7‑km underground Pink Line slated for completion in 2027.