Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)
Bengaluru, Feb 4: Ahead of Prime Minister's Narendra Modi's much-talked about visit to Bengaluru, chief minister Siddaramaiah took a jibe at the PM and political adversary, welcoming him to India's 'No 1 state'.
"I welcome PM @narendramodi to Namma Karnataka - the no. 1 state in investments,innovation & progressive policies. Through a unique model of development, we have scripted several national firsts across key sectors. I am confident that Karnataka’s success makes India proud," Siddaramaiah tweeted.
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He added, "@narendramodi, I am glad you are making time to visit the country’s start up & innovation hub, Namma Bengaluru today. On behalf of my people, I urge you to find the time for Karnataka’s drinking water needs & help us resolve the #Mahadayi dispute."
That's not all. Apparently to snub BJP, the state government has hung hoardings at various places Bengaluru, which read 'welcome to No 1 state'. The hoardings were erected overnight on Saturday.
The hoardings, prominently displaying the picture of chief minister Siddaramaiah, have occupied places of prominence. It appears that through this endeavour, the state government is aiming at achieving dual goals of extending welcome to visiting Prime Minister, apart from drawing his attention to the fact that Karnataka state remains No 1 in the country as far as development is concerned.
The entire city has acquired saffron colour because of decorative festoons lining several roads. The state government has erected its hoardings next to big BJP boardings. Some of the spots where these hoardings are cited are near chief minister's home office, Mekhri Circle, Hebbal, BDA, BBMP circle, airport road etc. With this the state government seems to have countered the programme being organized today by the BJP at the culmination of its 'Parivartana Yatra'.