Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged India’s IT hub Bengaluru to spearhead the nation’s drive towards self-reliance in technology, saying that the city’s innovation and talent can power New India’s global leadership.
Speaking post the launch of three new Vande Bharat trains and a new metro line in the Garden City, PM Modi said, “Bangalore is a symbol of the rise of New India,” and credited its people for putting it on the global IT map. Modi stressed that urban planning and infrastructure are the biggest needs of the 21st century, adding that the government is preparing Bengaluru for the future.
Recalling Operation Sindoor, Modi said it showcased New India’s might to the whole world and brought Pakistan “down on its knees.” He noted that a major part of the operation relied on cutting-edge technology and the strength of the Make in India initiative. He credited the youth of Bengaluru and Karnataka for playing a major role, expressing his gratitude for their contribution.
Stepping onto Karnataka soil felt like coming home, Modi said, lauding the culture and the sweetness of the local language.
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