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Shivakumar recalls asking Modi to buy his Metro ticket

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (UNI) Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar may have shared the Metro ride with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Bengaluru's Pink Line, but it was a light-hearted exchange at the ticket counter that has now emerged as a memorable anecdote from the occasion.
Recounting the November 13 journey, Shivakumar said he jokingly told Modi that he did not have money to buy his Metro ticket and asked the Prime Minister to pay for it as well.
"I don't have money. You pay for my ticket too," Shivakumar recalled telling Modi, triggering a lighter moment during an otherwise formal official engagement.
The Chief Minister also displayed to the media the Metro smart card purchased by Modi during the journey, offering a tangible reminder of the unusual exchange.
The Metro ride was part of the Prime Minister's Bengaluru visit for the inauguration of the Pink Line corridor. The two leaders travelled together, sharing a journey that brought together political leadership and the city's expanding public transport network.
The anecdote has drawn attention for its simplicity and humour, offering a glimpse of the informal interaction between the two leaders beyond the usual political and official engagements.
For a city where the Metro has become an essential part of everyday life, the story also brought a familiar commuter experience into an unusual setting.
While ordinary passengers worry about having enough balance on their smart cards, Shivakumar's solution, at least on this occasion, was to turn to the Prime Minister himself.
And Modi, who had the smart card, became part of a small but memorable Metro story — one that Shivakumar was happy to share with the media.
Sometimes, even a high-profile journey can leave behind the simplest of memories: a ticket, a smart card and a friendly request to pick up the fare.
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