BENGALURU – 14 Nov, 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates, dedicates to the nation, lays the foundation stone and flags off various development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated, dedicated to the nation, laid the foundation stone, and flagged off various development projects worth over ₹15,600 crore in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister extended his greetings in Kannada and bowed in reverence to the city's presiding deity Goddess Annamma Tai and Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, noting that today marks a day to give new momentum to the development journey of Bengaluru and Karnataka through projects spanning connectivity and energy security. “From projects connected with metro and rail to works of energy security, all these projects are going to give new strength to the infrastructure of Karnataka,” asserted Modi.
Emphasizing that infrastructure and improved connectivity generate new avenues for progress, employment, and industry that reach every section of society and strengthen the fight against poverty, as reflected in nearly 50 crore citizens escaping extreme poverty in recent years, the Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the people of Karnataka for the newly launched projects. “They will give new momentum to the building of a Viksit Bharat through a Viksit Karnataka, and at the same time further strengthen the identity of Bengaluru as a Tech City,” affirmed PM Modi.
Highlighting the dedication of the Bengaluru Metro's new Pink Line a short while earlier, the Prime Minister noted that the corridor will significantly improve connectivity to IIM Bengaluru, numerous educational institutions, and major business, technology, and commercial hubs across the city. “Lakhs of people of Bengaluru will not only have convenience in commuting, rather they will also be able to save their money and time,” observed Modi.
Recalling that yesterday marked the Punya Tithi of the late Ananth Kumar, who shared a deep bond with the region, the Prime Minister paid heartfelt tributes to the departed leader. “Seeing this metro line today, his soul too must have been delighted,” remarked PM Modi.