Bengaluru's Namma Metro reaches 100 km after Pink Line opens amid funding dispute

Published 13 Nov 2026, 18:58 IST

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Bengaluru's Namma Metro has crossed the 100‑km mark following the inauguration of its Pink Line, an event highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The opening comes as Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar pressed the Prime Minister for a fairer financial partnership on metro projects, calling for more equitable centre‑state cost sharing and quicker approvals for expansion plans. Shivakumar also raised other state demands, including clearance for the Mekedatu project and immediate drought relief. The milestone reflects both the network's growth and ongoing funding disputes between the state and centre.

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