Day after PM Modi’s inauguration, Karnataka CM Shivakumar takes ride on Bengaluru Metro Pink Line

The Chief Minister's metro journey came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pink Line on Friday, marking another milestone in Bengaluru's expanding urban transport network.

Shivakumar boarded the metro alongside regular passengers and engaged in conversations about their commuting experiences, highlighting the importance of improving public transportation in one of India's most traffic-congested cities.

Sharing details of his journey on social media, the Chief Minister said he was delighted to travel on the new corridor and interact with fellow Bengalureans.

"Glad to hop on the Namma Metro Pink Line today and share a warm conversation with fellow Bengalureans along the way," Shivakumar wrote.

He expressed confidence that the new corridor would significantly improve connectivity across Bengaluru, reduce traffic congestion and provide a more convenient commuting option for residents.

"The Pink Line is another significant step towards a better-connected Bengaluru. It will ease traffic congestion, improve urban mobility and make daily commutes smoother and more convenient for lakhs of passengers," he stated.

The Pink Line forms an important part of Bengaluru's ongoing metro expansion, aimed at strengthening connectivity between residential neighbourhoods, commercial centres and other key destinations.

The Chief Minister's decision to travel with regular commuters on the first day of operations also provided an opportunity to assess passenger experiences firsthand and underline the state government's commitment to expanding public transport infrastructure.

With Bengaluru continuing to face severe traffic congestion and growing transportation demands, the expansion of the Namma Metro network remains central to the city's long-term urban mobility strategy.