Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday will attend the final day of the Air Force Day Aerial Display-2026 in Varanasi to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), officials said.
The event titled ‘Wings over Ganges’ will be held at around 1pm at Namo Ghat and also be attended by Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Tight security arrangements are in place at all major locations, including the Ganga ghats. The aerial display will feature aircraft including the Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, SU-30MKI and Rafale, along with transport aircraft.
Aircraft from the Indian Navy and the Indian Army will also participate, showcasing jointness in operations, the officials said. Wing Commander Debartho Dhar, public relations officer and spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Prayagraj said: “The stage is all set for the grand finale of the aerial display.”
“Security has been stepped up in the entire Varanasi region. Adequate police personnel have been deployed along VVIP routes, at the event venue and in sensitive areas. Emphasising the need to ensure easy public access to the Ganga ghats, he directed officials to avoid unnecessary barricading. BJP’s Varanasi unit had already finalised a plan to welcome PM Modi in grand style as his fleet moves from police lines to Namo Ghat to participate in IAF’s air show.
Varanasi police commissioner Mohit Agarwal said all security measures are in place for the event. Drones have also been deployed and CCTV cameras have been installed in these areas,” he said.
Earlier reporting noted: As per his itinerary, after landing at LBSI Airport, Modi will reach Mirzamurad area by helicopter to inaugurate a garment manufacturing facility, an important step towards strengthening the textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem and promoting industrial growth in UP, in the presence of Governor Anandiben Patel and CM Yogi Adityanath. On Saturday, Adityanath reviewed preparations for the air show during a meeting with officials at the Circuit House auditorium, the state government said in a statement. Earlier reporting noted: Modi to witness IAF’s air show in Kashi with Rajnath, Yogi today Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will watch Indian Air Force air show ‘Wings Over Ganga’ from Namo Ghat in his parliamentary constituency on Sunday afternoon after inaugurating Arvind Ltd’s new garment manufacturing facility in Mirzamurad area here by interacting with the women trained to contribute to its operations. Earlier reporting noted: Ahead of PM’s arrival, defence minister Rajnath Singh and chief minister Yogi Adityanath reached the city on Saturday evening and took stock of preparations by visiting Namo Ghat.
The Prime Minister is expected to interact with around 300 women trained in garment manufacturing, according to Kashi BJP media in-charge Navaratan Rathi.
Meanwhile at around 11am, Modi will inaugurate Arvind Limited’s new garment manufacturing facility in Kachhwa area which marks an important step towards strengthening India’s textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem and promoting industrial growth in the region, the officials said.
