Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, witnessed a spectacular air show - as part of the Air Force Day special display in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, his
Lok Sabha constituency. The Prime Minister was accompanied by UP Governor Anandi Ben Patel, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. PM Modi witnessed the Air Force Day Aerial Display at Namo Ghat as the programme commemorated the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force. The display was held under the theme "Wings over Ganges". The aerial display featured 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 also participated, showcasing jointness in operations. The IAF's premier display teams, including the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team and the Sarang Helicopter Display Team, participated in the event.As many as 100 IAF aircraft were displayed during the special air show, performing impressive maneuvers as the city witnessed its first such gathering. PM Modi also inaugurated Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility, which marks an important step towards strengthening India's textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem and promoting industrial growth in the region, an official statement said. Focusing on modern manufacturing practices, the facility will create meaningful employment opportunities, particularly for women, and contribute to the region's economic progress, it said. The inauguration also highlights Uttar Pradesh's growing role as a destination for industrial investment and manufacturing-led growth, it added. With a global customer base, it is a testament to how products manufactured in Varanasi will reach across the world, the statement said. Being a predominantly women-led initiative, it is a powerful symbol of women-led development, it added.
