UPDATED: Oct 25, 2026 13:35 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Indian Air Force air show held over the Ganga at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, celebrating 94 years of the force with 94 aircraft performing aerobatic formations. Fighter jets, transport planes, and rescue helicopters participated under the theme Wings Over Ganges. The visit also carried political significance ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, as the Bharatiya Janata Party intensifies its outreach in the Purvanchal region. Alongside the aerial display, the Prime Minister held an informal roadshow from the police lines to Namo Ghat, met local representatives, and interacted with around 300 women following the inauguration of an Arvind Mills textile facility aimed at creating employment. Political analysts noted that the event coincides with heightened activity across Purvanchal, where senior party leaders plan further visits to consolidate electoral support in areas outside Varanasi.
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