PM Modi Karnataka, Tamil Nadu visit: 'Gandhi's ideas have answers to many of today's challenge'

Gandhian values are becoming increasingly relevant. Whether it is about ending conflicts or the climate crisis. Mahatma Gandhi's ideas have the answers to many of today's challenges: PM Modi 

Gandhigram was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi himself. One can see the spirit of his ideas of rural development here: PM Modi addresses the 36th convocation ceremony of Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents an honorary doctorate to music maestro Ilayaraja at the 36th Convocation Ceremony of Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul. Chief Minister MK Stalin, Governor RN Ravi, and others present at the ceremony.

Modi greets the crowd gathered to welcome him in Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu. He will address the 36th Convocation ceremony of Gandhigram Rural Institute.

PM Modi reaches Tamil Nadu, being received by Chief Minister MK Stalin 

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

World is admiring the strides India has made in the digital payments system. Along with physical infrastructure, social infrastructure also needs to be strengthened: PM Modi.

'Bengaluru represents start-up spirit, which puts India in a separate league. India is known across the world for start-ups and Bengaluru has a huge role in this'

Karnataka is at the forefront of electric vehicle manufacturing, the State is progressing with the strength of "double engine": PM 

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: PM Modi in Bengaluru

PM Modi unveils 'Statue of Prosperity', the 108-feet bronze statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda

PM Modi inaugurated the glitzy Terminal-2 of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru. The new eco-friendly terminal in which bamboo has been extensively used has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore. Nicknamed as 'Terminal in a garden', the new infrastructure facility at the KIA will cater to 2.5 crore passengers annually, KIA officials said. "The T2 is an architectural wonder, which is a first-of-its kind 'Terminal in a Garden'. It will have lush greenery within and outside and will be a visual delight like no other in the world. The passengers' experience is designed to be a walk in the garden while traveling through the new terminal," a KIA official said. A big draw of Terminal-2 will be its 'hanging garden', according to him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stopped his car and waved at enthusiastic groups of party workers and supporters near the office of Karnataka Public Service Commission close to 'Vidhana Soudha' and at a key traffic junction in Bengaluru.

PM also flaged off 'Bharat Gaurav Kashi Darshan' train at KSR Bengaluru station. The will be operated by Karnataka's Muzrai Department, under the 'Bharat Gaurav' train policy of Railways. "It will fulfill the dream of numerous travellers intending to undertake Kashi Yatra," according to the South Western Railway. The train offers a eight-day tour package at discounted rates for pilgrims. Official sources said the Government of Karnataka gives cash assistance of Rs 5,000 to the Kashi Vishwanath Yatra pilgrims.

PM Modi pays floral tributes to the statues of saint poet Kanakadasa and Maharshi Valmiki at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

PM Modi flags off south India's first 'Vande Bharat Express' between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru, and the 'Bharat Gaurav Kashi Yatra' train.

PM will also  Kranthiveera Sangolli Rayanna (KSR) Railway Station, where he will flag off south India's first 'Vande Bharat Express' between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru, and the 'Bharat Gaurav Kashi Yatra' train.

He is expected to unveil the 108-feet tall bronze statue of city's founder 'Nadaprabhu' Kempegowda. Statue of Kempegowda, which is the "first and tallest bronze statue of a founder of a city", as per 'World Book of Records'. He will then address a public function. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed arrived in the Bengaluru and was received by Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and several of his cabinet colleagues, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, state BJP President Nalin Kumar Kateel, BJP Parliamentary Board member B S Yediyurappa, party legislators and officials.