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Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar recalls PM Modi helping him on Bengaluru metro
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 06:02 PM
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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi once swiped his metro card for him during a Bengaluru ride when he had no balance.
Bengaluru, Karnataka – In a recent interview, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar recounted a personal incident involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the city’s Namma Metro. Shivakumar said that during a routine metro journey, he discovered his travel card had insufficient balance.
According to the CM, Modi, who was traveling on the same line, noticed the situation and offered to swipe his own metro card to allow Shivakumar to continue his ride. The gesture, Shivakumar explained, was a spontaneous act of assistance rather than a formal arrangement.
Shivakumar shared the anecdote with The Times of India, highlighting it as an example of the Prime Minister’s willingness to help ordinary commuters, even senior political leaders. The story has drawn attention for its human‑interest angle, underscoring a moment of camaraderie between two prominent figures of the ruling party.
While the episode does not carry policy implications, it adds a personal dimension to the public image of both leaders and reflects the everyday challenges faced by commuters in India’s growing urban transport networks.
According to the CM, Modi, who was traveling on the same line, noticed the situation and offered to swipe his own metro card to allow Shivakumar to continue his ride. The gesture, Shivakumar explained, was a spontaneous act of assistance rather than a formal arrangement.
Shivakumar shared the anecdote with The Times of India, highlighting it as an example of the Prime Minister’s willingness to help ordinary commuters, even senior political leaders. The story has drawn attention for its human‑interest angle, underscoring a moment of camaraderie between two prominent figures of the ruling party.
While the episode does not carry policy implications, it adds a personal dimension to the public image of both leaders and reflects the everyday challenges faced by commuters in India’s growing urban transport networks.