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Fighter jets roar across sky as PM Modi watches ‘Wings Over Ganga’ air show from Namo Ghat

Varanasi, Oct 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday witnessed the spectacular ‘Wings Over Ganga’ air show at Varanasi’s Namo Ghat, organised to mark the 94th foundation day of the Indian Air Force.
The sky reverberated with the roar of fighter jets. The thrilling aerial stunts of nearly a hundred aircraft mesmerized the audience.
During the aircraft display over the Ganga, the residents of Kashi welcomed the Prime Minister with thunderous chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries were present with the Prime Minister.
The air show featured around 100 fighter jets, helicopters, and other aircraft of the Indian Air Force, showcasing their strength, maneuverability, and balance. Three Surya Kiran aircraft in the "Kashi" formation, flying in a "V" shape, symbolizing victory, cast a splash of the tricolor over the Ganges.
In the "Kedar" formation, Rafale aircraft performed low-altitude aerobatic maneuvers, while a Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft, under the callsign "Hanuman," performed an aerial display. The various formations and the thrilling displays of the aircraft enthralled the spectators.
During the air show, a large number of people were present at Namo Ghat and at other Ganga ghats in Kashi, and on the sand across the Ganges. The crowds were particularly enthusiastic to have the Prime Minister among them. As soon as he arrived at the venue, the atmosphere reverberated with chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai." The Prime Minister also accepted the greetings of the people.
Earlier, Prime Minister Modi arrived at Babatpur Airport and traveled by helicopter to Khochwan village in the Mirzamurad area. There, he inaugurated Arvind Mill's new garment and apparel manufacturing plant and interacted with women employees.
The PM held an impressive road show from Police Lines to Namo Ghat. He was warmly welcomed by people at various locations, from the Police Line to Namo Ghat. Thousands lined the road near Bhadauchungi, eager to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister. Seeing the enthusiasm of his supporters, PM Modi stopped his car, got out, and greeted the crowd with a wave.
PM Modi's convoy departed from the Police Lines, via the Cultural Complex Chowkaghat, for the Namo Ghat at the Rajghat Bridge. An atmosphere of excitement was evident along the routes the convoy traveled to welcome the Prime Minister. The city's gleaming streets and welcome platforms erected at various locations offered a glimpse of Kashi's grandeur and hospitality. People along all routes were highly enthusiastic about the Prime Minister's arrival.
Chants of "Modi, Modi" echoed in his welcome. The Prime Minister was also honoured before the air show.
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