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.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. 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.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.Focusing on modern manufacturing practices, the facility will create meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for women, and contribute to the region’s economic progress. The inauguration also highlights UP’s role as a destination for industrial investment and manufacturing-led growth. With a global customer base, it is a testament to how products manufactured in Varanasi will reach across the world. Being a predominantly women-led initiative, it is a powerful symbol of women-led development.From Mirzamurad, Modi will reach Police Lines. BJP Kashi region president Ashok Chaurasia said 13 points had been created between police lines and Namo Ghat where he will be welcomed with a flower petal shower amid beats of drums and damrus.At Namo Ghat, along with Rajnath Singh, Yogi and other dignitaries will witness Aerial Display-2026 being hosted to commemorate the 94th anniversary of IAF. The aerial display features aircraft including Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand, SU-30MKI and Rafale, along with transport aircraft also from Indian Navy and Indian Army. IAF’s premier display teams, including Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and Sarang Helicopter Display Team, will also be in action on the concluding day of the three-day event that has exhibited precision flying, coordination and operational excellence.
