States » SouthPosted at: Nov 13 2026 5:57PM


'Modi kabhi nahi jayega' cheers, flower showers mark PM's Bengaluru visit

Bengaluru, Nov 13 (UNI) 'Modi, Modi' chants, showers of flower petals and an array of enthusiastic slogans turned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bengaluru visit into a colourful show of public reception on Friday, with thousands lining the roads to catch a glimpse of him.
From 'Modi kabhi nahi jayega' (Modi will never go away) to 'Modi hai toh mumkin hai' (With Modi, everything is possible), the placards held by supporters along the Prime Minister's route stood out. 'Karnataka Welcomes PM Modi' and 'Modi iddare ellavu sadhya' (With Modi, everything is possible) were among the other messages displayed as people cheered his convoy.
The warm reception was also reflected in the presence of senior BJP leaders at his arrival. State BJP president Vijayendra Yediyurappa welcomed Modi, accompanied by Governor Sudha Yadav, former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, union Ministers V Somanna and Shobha Karandlaje, Assembly Opposition leader R Ashoka and Legislative Council Opposition leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy.
The visit combined public celebrations with a series of engagements highlighting Karnataka's cultural heritage, scientific outlook and infrastructure development.
At the golden jubilee celebrations of Prashanti Kuteera, Modi described Karnataka as a land of eminent yoga gurus and scholars. Recalling legendary actor Dr Rajkumar's association with yoga, he said India's efforts had helped take the ancient discipline to audiences across the world.
The Prime Minister also paid tributes to RSS ideologue HV Sheshadri on his birth centenary, saying the ideals he upheld continued to inspire crores of swayamsevaks. He was felicitated with a Mysuru peta and silk shawl and presented with a statue of Swami Vivekananda.
Moving from cultural heritage to urban infrastructure, Modi later inaugurated the Pink Line of Namma Metro and travelled on the newly opened stretch with Governor Sudha Yadav, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya.
Meanwhile, BJP National General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge Harish Dwivedi projected the Prime Minister's development agenda as a broader national transformation, claiming that India's economy had risen from the 11th-12th position to become the world's fourth-largest over the past 12 years under Modi's leadership.
Speaking to reporters, Dwivedi said Modi had set a target of making India a developed nation by 2047, stressing that a developed India required a developed Karnataka.
He said the Centre was launching several projects in the state as part of this vision and would extend further development initiatives to Karnataka in the coming days.
UNI BDN
Tags: #'Modi kabhi nahi jayega' cheers# flower showers mark PM's Bengaluru visit
More News

Kerala 17th in rice price inflation; Centre's data contradicts claims of abnormal price rise

15 Nov 2026 | 8:19 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (UNI) Kerala ranks 17th among States and union Territories in retail rice price inflation, with the rate remaining significantly below the national average, according to data released by the union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

see more..

Karnataka HC quashes SC/ST Act case against Baba Kalyani

15 Nov 2026 | 8:18 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court has quashed criminal proceedings under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, against Bharat Forge Chairman Babasaheb N Kalyani, businessman Ashok Kheny and D Ravishankar, holding that the unexplained 11-year delay in filing the complaint amounted to an abuse of the process of law.

see more..

N Badusha selected for seventh Dr Kamaruddin Memorial Environment Award

15 Nov 2026 | 8:16 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (UNI) N. Badusha, a veteran environmental activist known for his decades-long efforts to protect the ecological heritage of Wayanad, has been selected for the seventh Dr Kamaruddin Memorial Environment Award for 2026.

see more..

Hyd: CognitiveBotics releases Children's Day film celebrating small victories of neurodivergent children

15 Nov 2026 | 8:14 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 15 (UNI) CognitiveBotics, an AI-powered early intervention platform for autism and developmental delays, has released a Children's Day brand film titled 'Progress is Priceless', celebrating the everyday achievements of neurodivergent children and the efforts of their parents.

see more..

UST Trivandrum Marathon attracts over 14,000 runners; Basil Joseph flags off third edition

15 Nov 2026 | 8:14 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 15 (UNI) More than 14,000 runners from over 10 countries and 25 states participated in the third edition of the UST Trivandrum Marathon held here on Sunday, marking a nearly threefold increase in participation since its launch three years ago.

see more..