Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Varanasi on Sunday and inaugurated a garment factory before attending an Indian Air Force air show at Namo Ghat.
Thousands of residents and party workers lined the streets of Modi’s parliamentary constituency to greet him, according to Asian News International.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
(Source: DD News) https://t.co/v5YPZKwb2w— ANI (@ANI) October 25, 2026
Garment facility
Modi inaugurated a new garment manufacturing facility run by Arvind Limited. The company says the plant will strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s textile and apparel sector and attract more industrial investment.
The facility is expected to create jobs, particularly for women, and link garments made in Varanasi to international markets.
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates a new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi https://t.co/OTi0FMLpdG— IANS (@ians_india) October 25, 2026
Wings Over Ganges air show
The Indian Air Force is holding an aerial display called “Wings Over Ganges” at Namo Ghat as part of events marking its 94th anniversary. Modi is scheduled to attend as chief guest. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to take part.
The aircraft lined up for the display include:
- Tejas light combat aircraft
- Rafale and Su-30MKI fighter jets
- Prachand light combat helicopters
- IL-76 and IL-78 aircraft
- C-295 and AN-32 transport aircraft
The Indian Navy and Army are also expected to send aircraft.
The Surya Kiran aerobatic team and the Sarang helicopter display team are scheduled to perform. Surya Kiran flew manoeuvres over Varanasi before the main programme began.
Defence Minister‘s message
Defence Minister welcomed Modi to the city in a post on X. He said the event would showcase the courage and strength of the Air Force as it marks 94 years of service. He also called Varanasi, known as Kashi, a symbol of a strong, self-reliant and resurgent India.
