On the second day of the ‘Wings Over Ganga’ air show, organised at Namo Ghat to mark the completion of 94 years of Indian Air Force, skilled pilots will perform spectacular aerial manoeuvres with fighter jets and helicopters. The skies over Kashi will reverberate with the roar of fighter aircraft, including the Rafale , Sukhoi-30MKI, Mirage 2000 and the indigenous Tejas. Varanasi : The skies above Ganga in the spiritual city of Kashi will once again echo with the valour and might of Indian Air Force (IAF). Personnel will also put on a Chinook helicopter demonstration, which will be a major attraction for spectators.
On Oct 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi , defence minister Rajnath Singh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other dignitaries will watch the air show from Namo Ghat. 100 aircraft are participating in the aerial display, taking off from 12 airbases across the country, according to event information.
Special attention is being given to crowd management along routes leading to the ghats, traffic arrangements, medical facilities and security so that spectators can enjoy the event in an orderly manner. Under the directions of CM Yogi, the district administration and police have made extensive arrangements to ensure the safety, convenience and smooth movement of visitors attending the air show. Given the possibility of large crowds, the concerned departments have been instructed to remain alert and coordinate closely to manage the arrangements. The administration is focused on maintaining security throughout the event while ensuring smooth movement for spectators.