Narendra Modi Inaugurates Facilities and Attends Air Force Display

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on October 25, 2026, to inaugurate key infrastructure and commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force. In Varanasi, Modi served as the chief guest for the Wings over Ganges aerial display at Namo Ghat. The event showcased Rafale, SU-30MKI, and Tejas fighter jets, as well as Prachand Light Combat Helicopters, with precision maneuvers by the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team.

Prior to the air show, Modi inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility for Arvind Limited in Varanasi to promote regional industrial growth in the textile sector. The visit followed coordination meetings on October 24 between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who also conducted temple visits and site inspections at Namo Ghat.

Following the events in Uttar Pradesh, Modi traveled to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India's Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute. This Tier IV certified facility is designed to secure the financial computing ecosystem of India. The air show in Varanasi was attended by other high-ranking officials, including Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath, and Governor Anandiben Patel.