The inauguration sparked a political dispute regarding project funding between the Karnataka government and the Centre, with differing claims on cost-sharing percentages potentially affecting future project approvals.
Bengaluru's Namma Metro reaches 100 km after Pink Line opens amid funding dispute
Bengaluru's Namma Metro has surpassed the 100-kilometre mark following the launch of the Pink Line connecting Kalena Agrahara to Taverekere, built at an estimated cost of 3,470 crore rupees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the central government's focus on expanding modern public infrastructure to boost Bengaluru's economic growth and innovation.
