BENGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video conference with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday and discussed his scheduled state visit on June 20 and 21. The officials of the Union and state governments explained the proposed programmes that the Prime Minister is scheduled to inaugurate during his visit to the state.
Bommai, who addressed the state government officials after the video conference, instructed them to take precautions to ensure that there is no scope for any lapses in the programmes to be attended by the Prime Minister.
Modi is set to participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 in Mysuru.
The CM instructed the officials on preparations for the mega event. Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma, CM’s Principal Secretary N Manjunatha Prasad and other senior officials were present.
Earlier on Tuesday, Bommai reviewed preparations for the International Yoga Day celebrations in Mysuru. Bommai wanted the officials to make arrangements for transport, snacks, drinking water and other facilities for the participants in perfect coordination with the Union government. “Extend all the cooperation to the Union AYUSH ministry, which is keen to organise an exhibition on Yoga on the occasion,” Bommai instructed.
The State government has constituted 14 committees, including a core committee headed by the district in-charge minister, for the smooth and successful conduct of the event. Bommai instructed police officials to ensure foolproof security during the PM’s visit.
The International Yoga Day celebrations are being held in a big way at 75 prominent heritage spots of the country. In Karnataka, it has been organised at Mysuru, Halebeedu, Hampi, Pattadakal and Vijayapura (Gol Gumbaz). Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the event in Mysuru, while Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje will participate in the event at Halebeedu. (ANI)