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PM Modi praised Bengaluru as a shining example of New India's progress during his visit. He inaugurated the Metro Phase-3 project and flagged off new Vande Bharat trains. The Prime Minister credited the city's IT dominance to its talented workforce. Modi emphasized the need for modern urban infrastructure to sustain Bengaluru's growth.

Key Points: PM Modi Hails Bengaluru as Symbol of New India's Rise

  • Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro Phase-3 worth Rs 15,610 crore
  • Flags off three new Vande Bharat Express trains
  • Credits Bengaluru's success to its people's hard work
  • Highlights urban planning as key for future-ready cities
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Bengaluru emerging as symbol of rise of New India: PM Modi

PM Modi praises Bengaluru's IT leadership and urban growth while inaugurating metro projects and Vande Bharat trains.

"We are seeing Bengaluru emerging as a city that has become a symbol of the rise of New India. – PM Modi"

Bengaluru, August 10

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the growth of Bengaluru and said that Karnataka's capital, as a city, has become a symbol of the rise of New India.

Addressing at the event regarding laying of foundation stone, inauguration of various projects in Bengaluru, PM Modi said, "We are seeing Bengaluru emerging as a city that has become a symbol of the rise of New India. A city that has philosophy in its soul and technology in its actions. A city that has hoisted India's flag on the global IT map."

PM Modi lauded the hard work of those who helped in the rise of Bengaluru.

"If there is anyone behind this success story of Bengaluru, it is the people here, your hard work and your talent," PM Modi said.

PM Modi said that urban planning and urban infrastructure are huge requirements for our cities in the 21st century.

"We also have to prepare cities like Bengaluru for the future. In the past, the Government of India has launched schemes worth thousands of crores of rupees for Bengaluru. Today this campaign is gaining new momentum. The Bengaluru Metro Yellow Line has been inaugurated today. The foundation stone of Metro Phase-3 has also been laid," he said.

PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the Rs 15,610-crore Metro Phase-3 project, which will cover more than 44 km with 31 elevated stations, connecting residential, commercial, industrial and educational hubs.

At KSR Railway Station, he flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains, from Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune, as part of the government's push to modernise Indian Railways and improve travel standards.

- ANI

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Priya S
While infrastructure development is good, I hope they maintain the green cover of our Garden City. Last week they cut 50 trees near my area for road widening. Development and ecology must go hand in hand 🌳
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Rohit P
Vande Bharat trains are game changers! Took the Bengaluru-Chennai one last month - super comfortable and on time. Hope they expand this network to more cities soon. Make in India showing results!
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Sarah B
As an expat working here, Bengaluru's transformation is remarkable. But the city needs better last-mile connectivity. After metro, still need to take expensive autos to reach office. More feeder buses please!
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Karthik V
Good initiatives but implementation is slow. Phase 2 metro was delayed by 3 years. Hope Phase 3 completes on time. Also, why no metro to airport yet? Hyderabad and Delhi have it since years.
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Nisha Z
Bengaluru's IT success is great but what about other sectors? We need balanced growth. My husband lost his manufacturing job because all focus is on tech. Government should support diverse industries.

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