Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line and highlighted infrastructure projects worth over ₹1.15 lakh crore in Karnataka. Addressing the gathering, Modi said Bengaluru's Metro network has expanded from 17 kilometres in 2014 to over 100 kilometres. He also spoke about railway modernisation, new Vande Bharat services, energy security, renewable energy, solar power and the government's initiatives for the middle class.