Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the Aerial Display-2026 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi held to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force under the theme “Wings over Ganges” and hailed it as “magnificent”.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh, governor Anandiben Patel, chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, the IAF chief, accompanied Modi on the final day of the three-day air show. Thrilling performances by Rafale, Sukhoi and Tejas aircraft, along with those by the Surya Kiran team, left the prime minister and spectators spellbound. “The land of Kashi is bearing witness to the unique display of courage and skill by the warriors of the Indian Air Force. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is boosting the morale of the Air Force personnel,” defence minister Rajnath Singh posted on X. BJP state president and Union minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary, deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya, officers of the Indian Armed Forces and several other distinguished guests were also present at the programme.
