Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in the newly inaugurated Pink Line of the Bengaluru Metro along with Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and m inister Krishna Byre Gowda (Photo: X)

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the Pink Line of Bengaluru Metro between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, built at a cost of around Rs 3,470 crore, and took a ride on the new stretch along with Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and other leaders.

Modi arrived at the SG Palya (Suddagunte Palya) Metro station, accompanied by Shivakumar, Governor Dr Sudha Yadav, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya.

At the station, the officials explained the project to the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister was seen scanning the UPI code with the mobile at the ticket counter. The leaders used Metro cards at the gate.

The Prime Minister exchanged a few words with the Chief Minister, drawing smiles from the leaders accompanying them.

There was a light-hearted moment at the flag-off when Modi, who was to wave the green flag to mark the inauguration, held Shivakumar's hand and raised it along with the flag. The gesture brought smiles to the faces of leaders present.

The Prime Minister then boarded the train with the four leaders. During the journey, he was seen interacting with DK Shivakumar as the train travelled from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore Metro station.

The newly inaugurated stretch is expected to improve connectivity in south Bengaluru, reduce travel time and provide commuters with an additional public transport option.

After the Metro ride, Modi and the other leaders proceeded to attend a programme at which he was scheduled to inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various development projects and lay foundation stones for projects worth more than Rs 15,600 crore.

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