Last Updated on October 21, 2026 11:44 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ
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Preparations are in full swing in Varanasi as the Indian Air Force gears up for a grand air show at Namo Ghat on the 22nd, 24th, and 25th of October, marking the force’s 94th anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to attend the main event on October 25th.
Massive security arrangements has been are in place for the function. Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal said that nearly twelve thousand police personnel and security troops have been deployed.
To ensure smooth crowd movement, authorities have divided the entire viewing zone into five hundred enclosures, with most parking facilities set up within a one-kilometer radius of the ghats to minimize walking distances for spectators.
Ahead of the main event, the skies above the Ganga came alive earlier today during full-dress rehearsals. Crowds witnessed thrilling aerial maneuvers by the IAF’s renowned Sarang Helicopter Display Team.
With around two million spectators expected to witness the aerial display of national pride, cutting-edge aviation, traffic and administration remains on high alert across the city.