Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s pleasant conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bengaluru on Sunday has become a topic of discussion among the public and the state’s political circles.
CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar are known for often criticising Prime Minister Modi with sharp remarks.
Yellow Line Brings a New Dawn for Bengaluru’s Metro
Namma Metro’s Yellow Line was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi at Ragigudda Metro Station. It was a pleasure to join Hon’ble leaders on a journey from Ragigudda to Konappana Agrahara Metro Station,… pic.twitter.com/5mb9eFkdwG
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) August 10, 2025
And there it goes!
The long-awaited Yellow Line from RV Road to Bommasandra is now open, flagged off by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji.
A big win for Bengaluru – especially for those travelling daily from residential areas to Electronic City and beyond. No more wasting hours in… pic.twitter.com/nnlsvP4OnJ
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) August 10, 2025
The interaction began with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah holding Prime Minister Modi’s hand while presenting him with a bouquet and exchanging pleasantries. At the inauguration venue of the Yellow Line Metro services at R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station, Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar took the lead in showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi the new station and shared details about the project.
Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah were seen closely interacting with Prime Minister Modi throughout the event.
PM Modi Takes A 19.15-Km Ride
When the Prime Minister took a ride on the newly inaugurated 19.15-kilometre Yellow Line Metro from R.V. Road to Bommanahalli Metro Station, the three leaders — PM Modi, CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar — sat side-by-side, appearing to be enjoying the journey, engaging in delightful conversation.
#WATCH | Bengaluru | Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertakes a metro ride from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Electronic City metro station via the Yellow line that PM Modi inaugurated earlier today.
(Source: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/U4SrPGjWWc
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2025
#WATCH | Karnataka | Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Yellow line from RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra of the Bangalore Metro Phase-2 project, having a route length of over 19 km with 16 stations worth around Rs 7,160 crore.
(Source: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/HfYQrIzUG9
— ANI (@ANI) August 10, 2025
CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar sat on either side of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, maintaining a continuous conversation with him. Dy CM Shivakumar was seen pointing out of the Metro train and explaining various aspects to the Prime Minister.
Both CM Siddaramaiah and Dy CM Shivakumar were also seen sharing hearty laughter with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the journey. This development surprised many, and photos and videos of the interaction have gone viral on social media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a 19.15-km ride from R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station to Bommanahalli Metro Station on Sunday, after waving the green flag to inaugurate the Yellow Line Metro services.
Eight children, 16 girl students from government schools, and eight workers who were part of the Yellow Line Metro project had the opportunity to travel with Prime Minister Modi. During the journey, he interacted with the girl students, women, Metro workers, and staffers.
VIDEO | PM Narendra Modi (@narendramodi), after flagging off the Yellow Line of Bengaluru Metro, takes a metro ride.
(Source: Third Party)
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/YzZzt4Ppvs
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 10, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Yellow Line Metro services at the R.V. Road (Ragigudda) Metro Station on Sunday, which connects Bengaluru’s Central District to the tech hub, Electronics City. He also purchased a ticket by scanning the QR code at the Metro station before entering the platform.
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