A huge crowd gathered in Varanasi on Sunday to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the approximately seven kilometer long route from Police Line to Namo Ghat, people greeted him with flowers, drums and chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'. The Prime Minister reached Namo Ghat by road with his entourage, where he is to attend the Indian Air Force air show. During this time, there was a lot of enthusiasm among the people to get a glimpse of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi's convoy reached Namo Ghat from Police Lines via Cultural Complex, Chowkaghat, Kajjakpura and Rajghat bridge. Welcome platforms were set up at various places on the route and a large number of people were standing on both sides of the barricading, waiting for his arrival. A huge crowd of supporters gathered at many places including Bhadauchungi.
Seeing the enthusiasm of the people, the Prime Minister came out of the vehicle at some places and greeted them by waving hands. During this, flower petals were showered on his convoy and he was welcomed with patriotic songs.
On reaching Namo Ghat, Air Force officers and BJP leaders welcomed the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister accepted the greetings of the people amid chants of 'Namo-Namo' at the venue of the program organized on the banks of the Ganges. People from different communities were included in the gathering for the welcome. A festive atmosphere was visible in the ghats and surrounding areas.
The Prime Minister had earlier inaugurated the new textile unit of Arvind Limited at Khochwan in Mirzamurad area. Various types of garments will be produced in this unit set up on seven acres at a cost of several crores of rupees.
After this he reached Namo Ghat to participate in the air show of the Indian Air Force. The air show organized on the occasion of the 94th Foundation Day of the Indian Air Force has been named 'Wings Over Ganga'. Information has been given about the participation of about 100 aircraft, which also includes 52 fighter aircraft like Rafale and Sukhoi. Aerial presentations of helicopters along with fighter planes also remain the center of attraction for the spectators during the air show.
Even before the program started on Sunday, a crowd of people started gathering at Namo Ghat and surrounding ghats. Since morning, spectators were seen sitting on the stairs of the ghats and at other designated places, waiting for the aerial stunts to be performed in the sky. On the other bank of the Ganga, crowds of people also gathered in the surrounding areas including Domri, Bahadurpur and Katesar. Even in the previous days of the air show, a large number of people had come to see the stunts of the planes.
The Sarang helicopter display team of the Indian Air Force also attracted the attention of the spectators with their coordinated aerobatics. The team consisting of Dhruv helicopters displayed precise coordination, controlled turns and group changing shapes while flying together over the Ganga.