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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inauguration of the Bengaluru Metro’s Pink Line stretch, the stations have been decked up with decorative lighting, including their interiors, by the BMRCL. Photo credit: Special arrangement Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Karnataka on Friday (November 13, 2026) to take part in a series of events, including the launch of the Pink Line Metro, a Vande Bharat train and the inauguration of four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.Read | Karnataka bears 84% of Bengaluru metro project costs, seeks greater Centre fundingAccording to an official statement, he will flag off the services on the new metro line and take a ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore metro station, lay the foundation stone, inaugurate various development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru and address the gathering.Also Read | Partial opening of Namma Metro Pink Line leaves commuters wantingThe programme will also commemorate the birth centenary of former RSS general secretary, H V Sheshadri.(With PTI inputs)Follow the live updates here: Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat: Route, timings, ticket prices, and more The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express will be the longest-duration Vande Bharat of all 82 services in the country.Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Goa Vande Bharat: Route, timings, ticket prices and moreBengaluru-Mangaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat: Check Route, timings, and ticket pricesNovember 13, 2026 09:37 PM Modi to take part in series of events in KarnatakaPrime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Karnataka to take part in a series of events, including the launch of the Pink Line Metro, a Vande Bharat train and the inauguration of four redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.According to an official statement, he will flag off the services on the new metro line and take a ride from Tavarekere to IIM Bangalore metro station, lay the foundation stone, inaugurate various development projects worth over Rs 15,600 crore in Bengaluru and address the gathering.The Bengaluru metro’s Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara to Tavarekere has been developed at a cost of around ₹3,470 crore.PTINovember 13, 2026 09:36 Tejasvi Surya disputes Karnataka’s metro funding claims, says Centre bears 53% of project cost BJP MP for Bengaluru South Tejasvi Surya disputed the Karnataka government’s claims over the Centre’s financial contribution to Namma Metro projects, stating that the Union government accounts for 53.35% of the total approved project funding, against the State’s share of 46.65%.Tejasvi Surya disputes Karnataka’s metro funding claims, says Centre bears 53% of project costBengaluru South BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Thursday disputed the Karnataka government’s claims over the Centre’s financial contribution to Namma Metro projects, stating that the Union government accounts for 53.35% of the total approved project funding, against the State’s share of 46.65%. Published - November 13, 2026 09:36 am IST