Bengaluru represents India’s start-up spirit: PM Modi

BENGALURU: Hailing the contribution of Karnataka to the country’s development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that Bengaluru city represents the country’s start-up spirit which has placed India in a separate league.

PM Modi unveiled the 108 feet long Nadaprabhu Kempegowda statue near KIA.

He began his speech by paying rich tributes to the great leaders from the land of Karnataka during a programme at the inauguration of the ‘Statue of Prosperity’ in Bengaluru.

“I am fortunate to have arrived in Bengaluru on a very special day. It’s a day on which falls the birth anniversary of two great sons of the nation- Sant Kanaka Das and Maharshi Valmiki. I pay my tributes to both of them,” said PM Modi.

Today, on the auspicious occasion of Kanaka Dasa Jayanti, I paid homage to Sri Kanaka Dasa in Bengaluru. We will always be grateful to him for showing us the path of Bhakti, enriching Kannada literature and giving us a message of social unity. pic.twitter.com/dp51vT6Z9K

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2022

Paid tributes to Maharshi Valmiki Ji in Bengaluru today morning. pic.twitter.com/CreEfRB8Tb

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2022

The Prime Minister said today is the big day for Karnataka as it gets Vande Bharat Express, Bharat Gaurav Kashi Yatra train and a world-class airport terminal.

He said the 108 feet tall statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will inspire Indians to built their identity globally as leaders.

“Today, Karnataka got its first Vande Bharat Express train. Along with that, a new terminal at Bengaluru airport was inaugurated which was the requirement of the people of Bengaluru,” said PM Modi.

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Former Chief minister B S Yediyurappa, Karnataka IT, BT Minister Ashwath Narayan, Revenue minister R Ashok and other dignitaries were present on the stage.

“Today’s event is an example of our Yuva’s spirit. The Vande Bharat train flagged off today is a glimpse of New India’s identity,” he said.

He said that a startup is not only an organisation, it is the faith and ambition to achieve greater heights in the progress of a nation.

The Prime Minister said India is known all over the world for its startups and Bengaluru plays a vital role in getting India established as a startup hub.

“Bengaluru represents the ‘Start-up’ spirit. Across the world, India is known for its start-ups. Karnataka is also getting benefitted from the investment happening in the country,” PM Modi said.

A large number of people gathered over Prime Minister’s programme held near KIA.

PM Modi said that the Vande Bharat Express is a symbol that India has now left the days of stagnation behind.

“India is modernizing and beautifying its railway stations. Our aim is to make more modern railway stations, develop the infrastructure for better connectivity. The increase in the number of airports also increases the potential of the youth of the country. It gives rise to the employment opportunities,” he said.

He further said that connectivity will play a crucial role in India’s development and creating air connectivity and new airports is the need of the hour.

“The new terminal in Bengaluru will increase facilities for passengers,” added the PM.

The state is being built to commemorate the contribution of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the founder of the city, towards the growth of Bengaluru.

Earlier in the day, he also inaugurated the Terminal 2 of Kempegowda International Airport at Bengaluru.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, saying that, “The role of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in the making of Bengaluru is unparalleled. He is remembered as a visionary who always put the welfare of people above everything else. Honoured to inaugurate the ‘Statue of Prosperity’ in Bengaluru.”

The role of Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda in the making of Bengaluru is unparalleled. He is remembered as a visionary who always put the welfare of people above everything else. Honoured to inaugurate the ‘Statue of Prosperity’ in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/zoMIXIYFf1

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2022

The Chief Minister Basavaj Bommai adorned Prime Minister Narendra Modi with specially designed for red Kempegowda peta, which made out of using Benaras silk, studded with pearls during the the public event. This was presented by the Namoor Nammavaru Sev trust.

Basavaj Bommai adorned PM Modi with red Kempegowda peta made out of Benaras silk with studded pearls.

This is the fifth Vande Bharat Express train in the country and the first such train in South India.

Karnataka is the first state to take up this train under the Bharat Gaurav scheme in which the Government of Karnataka and the Ministry of Railways are working together to send pilgrims from Karnataka to Kashi.

The Prime Minister paid floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. (ANI)

PM Modi paid floral tribute photos of poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru