Varanasi Gears Up for Grand IAF Air Show on Ganga

Varanasi, October 25: Preparations are underway for a grand air show titled 'Wings Over Ganga' at Namo Ghat in Kashi, organised to celebrate 94 glorious years of the Indian Air Force.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has welcomed the upcoming event with enthusiasm. He has also extended a warm reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who are set to arrive in Kashi for the occasion.

The Chief Minister stated that the event reflects the courage and prowess of the Indian Air Force. He added that it would also strengthen industrial development and the pride of Sanatan culture in the region.

Writing on the social media platform X, Yogi Adityanath said the sky of the eternal city of Kashi would be enriched with the valour of the Indian Air Force today. He called the presence of the Prime Minister and the Defence Minister in the city of Baba Vishwanath a moment of great honour.

He said both leaders would be part of the 'Wings Over Ganga' air show at Namo Ghat, which marks the Air Force's 94 years of glorious service.

The Chief Minister also said the Prime Minister would inaugurate a new garment manufacturing unit of Arvind Limited. This, he noted, would give a fresh push to the textile industry and the industrial progress of the area.

He described the sacred land of Mother Ganga as a place where national defence, industrial resolve and the glory of Sanatan culture would together raise the stature of the strong journey of new India.

Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya posted a welcome message on X, describing Kashi as the cultural capital of the nation and the holy city of Baba Vishwanath.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on October 25 and attend the air show as chief guest. A day before the visit, he shared stunning pictures of Air Force aircraft on X and expressed his excitement about the show.

He wrote that the countdown had begun and that 'Wings Over Ganga' would be held in Varanasi on October 25. The countdown to the air show in Varanasi has now begun.