Modi in Bengaluru updates: 'Karnataka govt setting new records in corruption, criminals ruling roost in state,' says PM

Siddaramaiah swipes back at BS Yeddyurappa, says, “Only a person totally lacking in Kannada Swabhimana can call Karnataka number 1 corrupt state”

Says a man who presided over India’s biggest mining scam during his rule. Only a person totally lacking in #KannadaSwabhimana can call Karnataka, one of the most progressive states in India, No. 1 Corrupt State. https://t.co/ceF4NiYoe1

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) February 4, 2018

Visuals of the crowd at the Parivarthan Yatra rally in Bengaluru 

The electric environment at PM @narendramodi’s address in Bengaluru. #KarnatakaTrustsModi pic.twitter.com/Amp4j9OZa7

— BJP (@BJP4India) February 4, 2018

Govt sanctioned 3.36 lakh houses, but only 38,000 houses completed so far in Karnataka: Modi in Bengaluru 

“We aim to provide homes to all poor and middle-class families. Our government has sanctioned 3.36 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). However, only 38,000 houses have been completed so far in Karnataka,” Modi said at the Parivarthan Yatra rally.

There are serious allegations of corruption against Congress leaders: PM in Bengaluru 

“There are serious allegations of corruption against Congress leaders,” Modi said at the  Parivarthana rally in Bengaluru. “Reports are coming about them demanding commission in several projects. I have been told that Karnataka govt is being recognised as 10% govt as no work is possible without 10% commission,” he added. He also accussed the Congress party of trying to stall the triple talaq and the OBC Bill.

Modi shifts focus to healthcare at rally 

Modi is now speaking about healthcare in the state, reiterating the big healthcare announcement in the budget that is intended to benefit the lowest sections of the society.

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Modi refers to the Under 19 team’s victory in Bengaluru speech

“Our Under 19 Cricket Team won World Cup yesterday. Their head coach Rahul Dravid was a significant factor behind this victory and this can’t be denied. He teaches us to work honestly and live for others,” Narendra Modi said in a lighter moment in his speech. “That is the spirit of the people of Karnataka – they work for others selflessly…but the present state govt is ruining this culture,” he added.

Modi’s speech focuses on rural issues

With a speech largely geared towards the rural public, Narendra Modi lists a series of initiatives for rural development. He also said that a “farmer’s son”  Yeddyurappa will be good for farmers in Karnataka.

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‘Operation Green’ for farmers will be beneficial for farmers just like the Amul model, PM says 

“Farmers producing fruits and vegetables are our ‘TOP’ priority. ‘TOP’ means ‘Tomato, Onion and Potato’! We have launched ‘Operation Green’ in the interest of these farmers. ‘Operation Green’ will be beneficial for farmers just like the Amul model was successful in dairy,” Modi said in Bengaluru

Chot ka jawaab vote se dena hai: Modi in Bengaluru 

Referring to the alleged killings of some RSS and BJP workers in the state, Modi asserted, “Chot ka jawaab vote se dena hai!” (Retaliate to these wounds with votes.)

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Modi takes another jibe at the Congress regime in Karnataka 

“Jahan pura desh, pragati ke taraf badh raha hai, Karnataka mein ulti ganga beh rahi hai,” Modi said, hinting that under Congress, Karnatak was not on the path of development like the rest of the nation. 

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Youth are not job seekers now, but job generators: PM in Bengaluru 

Modi says youngsters are now not job seekers but job generators. “We have had entrepreneurs who are providing jobs to so many people. And hence we are making loan sanctioning process easier,” he said in the Bengaluru rally 

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Narendra Modi advocates for BS Yeddyurappa to become the next CM of Karnataka

In this budget, govt has made a significant decision so that correct price of crops are given to farmers. If Yeddyurappa, son of a farmer, becomes CM of #Karnataka, the projects for farmers will work at its best because Yeddurappa has farmer's best interest at heart: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/VdrWZMHBrW

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2018

Grameen retail agricultural market will only benefit Karnataka if Yeddyurappa becomes CM: Modi in Bengaluru 

“To help farmers we are going to start Grameen Retail Agricultural Market, where they will receive the proper price for their crops. But this will only benefit Karnataka completely if BS Yeddyurappa becomes the CM,” Modi said at the BJP rally 

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“During the Congress regime, farmers have had to face a lot of trouble. They have protested and been beaten up too. But we have decided to change that,” Modi said at the rally 

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In this year’s Budget, 160 km long suburban railway network will be started in Bengaluru: Modi in Bengaluru 

The recent budget has solved one problem of Karnataka. with an investment of 17,000 crores, construction work of 160 km long sub-urban railway network will be started in #Bengaluru. 15 lakhs commuters of the city will be benefited by it: PM Modi in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/NB2mhsvA3v

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2018

People of Karnataka have not felt benefits of Central assistance: PM in Bengaluru

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“Union government has been repeatedly allocating benefits and money to Karnataka. But the city has not received any of it. There has been no positive change since it is the Congress government in the state,” Narendra Modi said in Bengaluru 

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More visuals from the Parivarthan Yatra rally in Bengaluru 

PM Shri @narendramodi is addressing the 'Parivartana Yatre' in Bengaluru. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/7VnXqfblWd. Dial 9345014501 to listen LIVE. pic.twitter.com/ivKmckwAxu

— BJP (@BJP4India) February 4, 2018

Congress is standing at the exit gate in Karnataka: PM in Bengaluru

“Your enthusiasm shows that the countdown of Congress to make an exit has begun. Congress is standing at the exit gate in Karnataka. It has caused destruction here and Karnataka doesn’t need a Congress culture,” Narendra Modi said in Bengaluru

Watch: PM Narendra Modi addresses gathering of supporters at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru 

Narendra Modi felicitates BS Yeddyurappa at Parivarthan Yatra rally in Bengaluru 

PM Shri @narendramodi felicitates Shri @BSYBJP at Parivartana Yatre, Bengaluru. https://t.co/O09xYZ8w2k #KarnatakaTrustModi pic.twitter.com/b4aSY5c4qH

— BJP (@BJP4India) February 4, 2018

**“Karnataka will help you realise your dream of Congress-**mukt Bharat,” BS Yeddyurappa promises Prime Minister Narendra Modi 

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Visuals of Narendra Modi being welcomed at the ‘Parivarthan Yatra’ rally in Bengaluru 

PM Shri @narendramodi to address 'Parivartana Yatre' rally in Bengaluru shortly. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/O09xYZ8w2k #KarnatakaTrustsModi pic.twitter.com/tUmZiauPrc

— BJP (@BJP4India) February 4, 2018

The crowd fills up to the Parivarthan Yatra theme song at the venue. “We want BS Yeddyurappa as our chief minister,” the audience cheers at the rally.

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Modi’s chopper does a fly by at the venue and the crowd goes wild. The prime minister has now arrived at the venue

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Visuals of students attempting to sell pakoras outside the venue of Modi’s rally in Bengaluru.

Karnataka: Students of a college seen selling pakora in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/b5qpd1ePbh

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2018

Narendra Modi’s Bengaluru rally can be followed live on the @BJP4India and @BJP4Karnataka Twitter and Facebook accounts and via phone on the number 9345014501 as well, BJP states

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address a public meeting TODAY, 4 Feb at 2pm at Palace Grounds, Bengaluru. You can watch the rally live on @BJP4India and @BJP4Karnataka social channels or dial 9345014501 to listen. Come join the movement to reclaim Karnataka’s lost glory. pic.twitter.com/0GlyvG1LRi

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) February 4, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Palace Grounds, the venue of his public rally in Bengaluru. Follow his speech live here:

Karnataka Congress fires salvo against Modi ahead of his rally in Bengaluru 

Ahead of Narendra Modi’s public rally in Bengaluru, Karnataka Congress tweeted out a video against the prime minister. “During the 2014 Election Campaign, you made several promises to the people of Karnataka but kept none of it,” the party said in the tweet. 

During the 2014 Election Campaign, you made several promises to the people of Karnataka, but kept none of it.

What new fake promises will you make today Shri @narendramodi? #ModiLies pic.twitter.com/t6SYHd9j3w

— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) February 4, 2018

BS Yeddyurappa responds to Siddaramaiah’s comment asking Modi to ‘find time’ to resolve Mahadayi water dispute

Responding to chief minister’s tweets,​ where he asked Modi to “find time” to resolve the inter-state Mahadayi River water row with neighbouring Goa, Karnataka BJP chief BS Yeddyurappa alleged that Karnataka has scripted several firsts like corruption, farmers suicide and the collapse of law and order under Siddaramaiah’s regime.

Thanks for the welcome CM @siddaramaiah avare! Yes. Karnataka indeed has scripted several firsts - No.1 Corrupt State, 3,500+ farmer suicides, collapse of law & order, mysterious deaths of officers, transfers of honest officials, crumbling infra of Bengaluru. #KarnatakaTrustsModi https://t.co/TXrdge4hDx

— B.S.Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) February 4, 2018

Crowds seek respite from the searing heat in tents outside the venue of Narendra Modi’s rally in Bengaluru 

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Around 2 lakh people are expected to attend the rally, according to BJP insiders

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Group of students try to sell pakodas outside Narendra Modi’s rally venue

According to  News18 , ten students attempted to sell pakodas outside Palace Grounds, the venue where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at the BJP rally shortly. Police personnel detained the group, the report stated. Modi had earlier said in an interview, “If a person selling pakodas earns Rs. 200 at the end of the day, will it be considered employment or not?”

WATCH: Why this Bengaluru businessman thinks Narendra Modi is a good leader

Bengaluru-based businessman Govinder Verma feels Narendra Modi is a dyanmic leader. “Modiji’s policies are progressive and benefit the nation and the general public. He is a dynamic leader who takes courageous steps with confidence. I think there is no other leader who equals him in his power and precision,” he said. 

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WATCH: Bengaluru businessman on why he supports BJP

Govinder Verma, a businessman from Bengaluru, sits outside the venue under the tents. He won’t be going inside but will listen to Modi from right outside the venue, under the shade. 

He said, “The BJP works efficiently in a  cooperative manner. Moreover, they go for progressive policies and there is no corruption or division within the party.”

Speaking of BS Yeddyurappa, Verma says, “He was earlier a chief minister and according to time, he has changed” his approach. “Earlier, had he not left the BJP, Congress would not have come to power. He has learnt from his mistakes and has rejoined BJP again,” he added.

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Chitradurga farmer hopes Narendra Modi will address the issue of water shortage in the district

Gurudas Ram, a farmer from Chitradurga is at the BJP rally in Bengaluru as he hopes that the prime minister will speak about the water shortage issue in his district. He said that as a farmer, his main concern is water and since Congress government has not been able to solve the crisis, he hopes the BJP can.

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1,000 e-toilets at venue

According to  The New Indian Express , the state BJP media coordinator said that 1,000 e-toilets have been constructed at the Palace Grounds.

Tourism minister Priyank Kharge takes a dig at Modi, says Karnataka is ahead in most sectors

Welcome to Karnataka Sri. @narendramodi
We will be happy to help you understand the Karnataka Model of Development better so that it can be replicated across the country. We are quite ahead in most of the sectors.#NammaKarnatakaFirst

— Priyank Kharge / ಪ್ರಿಯಾಂಕ್ ಖರ್ಗೆ (@PriyankKharge) February 4, 2018

CM Siddaramaiah urges Narendra Modi to help resolve Mahadayi water dispute

.@narendramodi ರವರೆ, 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. #NammaKarnatakaFirst

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) February 4, 2018

War of words between BJP, Congress on Twitter ahead of Narendra Modi’s speech

#BREAKING -- War of words between Congress and BJP on Twitter ahead of Prime Minister Modi's rally in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/ScTgBB6BLm

— News18 (@CNNnews18) February 4, 2018

Tight security arrangements in place in Bengaluru ahead of Narendra Modi’s arrival

Ahead of the prime minister’s arrival, more than 3,000 police personnel and an additional 1,200 traffic policemen have been deployed in the city, reported  NDTV .

Crowds cheer ahead of Narendra Modi’s arrival

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Visuals from the venue: Crowds gather at Palace Grounds

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WATCH: Bajrang Dal sets up stall at rally because CM Siddaramaiah called them an ’extremist organisation’ 

Govardhan Singh, Convenor of Bajrang Dal, Bengaluru unit says that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has called the Bajrang Dal an extremist organisation. Due to this, they set up a stall at the BJP rally and are getting people to sign up to tell them how the chief minister is spreading false information.

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WATCH: ‘Hindus threatened under Congress rule,’ claims BJP supporter

A BJP supporter at the Palace Grounds venue said that under the Congress rule in the state, Hindus feel threatened. “They are being killed indiscriminately” and hence he wants BJP to come to power in Karnataka.

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Karnataka Congress attacks Narendra Modi govt over farm loan waiver

For @INCKarnataka, it's always #NammaKarnatakaFirst.

But @BJP4Karnataka's leaders have failed to get any benefit from the @narendramodi Government for the state. pic.twitter.com/H71SOsMPf1

— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) February 4, 2018

Karnataka Congress hits back at BJP’s jibes, says Modi’s “Smart Cities ‘jumla’ remains on paper”

For Bengaluru alone, CM @siddaramaiah has given funds to the tune of Rs. 11,000 crores and executed projects such as TenderSURE, White-topping etc.

Meanwhile, @narendramodi's Smart City 'Jumla' remains just on paper!#NammaKarnatakaFirst pic.twitter.com/F7BvhIXJ0B

— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) February 4, 2018

Two techies wearing black denied entry at venue in Bengaluru

These two IT professionals, who did not wish to be named, were not allowed to enter as they were wearing black. They had received special invites but the police personnel denied them entry.

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Narendra Modi ‘delighted’ to interact with people of Karnataka

Today I will address a rally in Bengaluru. I am delighted to have this opportunity to interact with the wonderful people of Karnataka. You can watch the speech live here. https://t.co/aGxemoOQY4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 4, 2018

Pro-Kannada activists demand Narendra Modi’s intervention in Mahadayi dispute

Bengaluru: Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit, Pro-Kannada activists demand his intervention in the Mahadayi River dispute. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/vPbDlegvyt

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2018

Visuals from the venue: Fire engine stationed at Palace Grounds

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Why has the Mahadayi water dispute erupted now?

In December 2017, Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar wrote a letter to former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa saying that the state was willing to share water from the river for drinking purposes. On 3 January, he also said that sharing of the Mahadayi river with Karnataka is ‘inevitable.’

“One has to understand that 52 kilometres of the river runs through Goa, 35 kilometres through Karnataka and 16 kilometres through Maharashtra. As such, sharing of water of the Mahadayi river is inevitable as it is passing through all the three states,” he had said.

His statement promptly met with sharp reactions from the Shiv Sena and the Congress. The Sena said it expected Parrikar to “fight like a real son of the soil” against all the attempts to share even a drop of water from the Mahadayi river. 

What is the Mahadayi River water dispute all about?

The 77 kilometre-long Mahadayi or Mandovi river originates at Bhimgad in the Western Ghats in Belagavi district of north Karnataka and flows into the neighbouring Goa where it eventually joins the Arabian Sea.

Though the river flow runs 29 kilometres in Karnataka and 52 kilometres in Goa, its catchment area —  the area from where water drains into the river — is spread over 2,032 kilometres in the southern state as against 1,580 kilometres in Goa.

Since 2001, Karnataka has been asking Goa to release 7.6 thousand million cubic feet of the river water to meet the drinking and crop irrigation needs of its people in four drought-prone districts.

Karnataka plans to build two canals at Kalasa and Banduri, the river’s tributaries in the state, to divert and supply the water to the four districts. However, this diversion of water is being opposed by Goa, which contends that Karnataka should not divert water to the Malaprabha river basin as the Mahadayi river already has a water deficit, according to a report by The Hindu . Karnataka, for its part, claims that the river is water-surplus.

Ex-Karnataka CM BS Yedduyurappa takes a dig at Siddaramaiah’s tweet ‘welcoming’ Narendra Modi

Thanks for the welcome CM @siddaramaiah avare! Yes. Karnataka indeed has scripted several firsts - No.1 Corrupt State, 3,500+ farmer suicides, collapse of law & order, mysterious deaths of officers, transfers of honest officials, crumbling infra of Bengaluru. #KarnatakaTrustsModi https://t.co/TXrdge4hDx

— B.S.Yediyurappa (@BSYBJP) February 4, 2018

Bengaluru street vendors pen open letter to Narendra Modi over approval of 100% FDI

In response to a statement Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently made saying that selling pakodas on the street is employment too, street vendors of Bengaluru wrote an open letter criticising 100 percent FDI in single brand retail. The vendors under AICCTU-affiliated Bengaluru Jilla Beedhi Vyaapaari Sanghatanegala Okkuta condemned the approval of 100 percent FDI in single brand retail, GST, Smart Cities Mission, demonetisation etc.

“Sir, we do not want a ‘Smart City’, we do not want a ‘Digital India’, we do not want ‘Make in India’ or your ‘Swacch Bharath’, if it doesn’t allow municipal workers, construction workers, slum dwellers, and street vendors to live with dignity. We want public education, public health system, and public housing! You are shirking your responsibility to provide us all of this and are instead privatizing our entitlements,” the letter read.  

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Visual of the invitation and passes handed out to techies

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Bengaluru techies get personal invites from BJP to attend rally

Aakash Verna (right), an IT professional with Ecolite Software got a personal invite from the BJP state unit after he registered for the same on their Facebook page. 

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Pro-Kannada outfits protest at Freedom Park over Mahadayi water dispute

Pro-Kannada protesters are at Freedom Park agitating over the Mahadayi River water dispute hours before Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit and address a rally in the afternoon, according to News18 ..

Visuals from the venue: BJP flags dot the landscape at Palace Grounds

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BJP supporters travelling from across Karnataka to watch Narendra Modi speak in Bengaluru 

Several workers and supporters from across Karnataka are also expected to attend the rally. According to The Hindu , more than 25,000 supporters from Chitradurga will be transported in 400 buses to the city to attend Modi’s rally.

Papers highlighting BJP leaders placed on chairs for crowds to read

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BJP places reading material praising party on chairs at venue

Newspapers with highlighting BJP achievements have been placed on chairs at the venue. The sentiment is high after several high-impact schemes were announced this Thursday. It is expected many of the speakers today would ride through this post-budget rally comfortably as they kick off Karnataka’s election season.

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BJP focus on young, urban voters; separate seating, transport arrangements made for techies attending rally

With a focus on attracting young voters and supporters, the BJP had decided to create a separate seating space for techies who wish to attend the event.

The party’s state unit has opened an online registration and is using the social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp to personally invite the youth, techies, educated class and prominent citizens to the venue, assuring them of seating arrangements.

“About 30,000 people from across the city have responded, expressing interest in attending the rally and listen to Modi’s speech. We hope most of them will turn up as elaborate parking facility has been made for their vehicles at the venue,” added the official.

“Even if we take conservative estimates, a minimum of 10,000 to 15,000 of these techies and urban voters will attend the rally on 4 February,” a Times of India report quoted a party member as saying. Apart from this, party volunteers will hand-deliver special passes to the registered techies and ply a special bus service to ferry their supporters to the venue from across the city, the report added.

Visuals from the venue: BJP workers distributing buttermilk packets to those at the venue

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Visuals from the venue: Supporters given BJP caps to beat the afternoon heat

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Visuals from the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru

People are slowly trickling into the venue. The prime minister is expected to reach the venue at 4 pm.

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10 trucks with 500 boxes of water, buttermilk arrive at venue

Ten trucks with 500 boxes filled with water and buttermilk packets have been brought to the venue. BJP workers have started distributing the same to people to beat the heat. A BJP karyakarta, Sadashiv R said, “It is an open air ground and we have made arrangements so people are not uncomfortable.”

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WATCH: People at venue chant Narendra Modi’s name

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Karnataka BJP composes special song for Narendra Modi

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The state BJP unit has promised a prepared song especially for Narendra Modi. It will be played once he arrives at the venue. The large 72 inch screens will display the lyrics for people to sing along.

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Crowds at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru ahead of Modi’s arrival

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BJP installs 20 LED screens across ground so people can see, hear Narendra Modi easily 
 
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Preparations are on for Narendra Modi’s rally at Palace Grounds

Close to two lakh people are expected to attend the mega event.

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Traffic diversions update for Parivarthana rally in Bengaluru

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CM Siddaramaiah tweets welcome wishes to Modi, calls Karnataka ‘No. 1 in innovation, progressive policies’

I welcome PM @narendramodi ರವರು 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 (@siddaramaiah) February 4, 2018

Intense preparations for Modi’s visit: 20 LED screens, three helipads at venue

Elaborate arrangements have been made for Modi’s visit to the IT hub. According to The News Minute , 20 LED screens, three helipads and a mini healthcare unit are being set up at the venue, where the prime minister will address the rally.

The report also stated that 40 departments have been created within BJP to make necessary arrangements for the rally. Over four cooking halls with 600 cooks are being set up to prepare food in 250 counters for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Auto-tippers and compactors have also been hired to remove garbage from the venue after the event is over.

BJP calls Congress government in Karnataka as the ‘worst government’

Good Morning @INCKarnataka. Hope you have finally woken up from your sleep. K'taka will always remember you as the worst government, but for your own sake, don't go down in history as the biggest liars of Karnataka. Now, go running for cover. Cheers!#KarnatakaTrustsModi pic.twitter.com/gXQNil3nrG

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) February 4, 2018

BJP takes a dig at Congress

Mood in K'taka today is similar to what it was nation wide before 2014 LS Elections. Despair, Anger and Frustration is all over the state. But today with PM Modi's visit, Kannadigas are seeing a new hope, new hope for development, new hope for #GoodGovernance.#ModiInBengaluru pic.twitter.com/LJV582A7J7

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) February 4, 2018

What is the Nava Nirman Parivarthan Yatra?

In the run-up to the state election in Karnataka, due in late April and early May this year, BJP conducted the Nava Nirman Parivarthan Yatra, crisscrossing nearly all the 224 constituencies of the Assembly across the state after its national president, Amit Shah, flagged it off in November 2017.

The yatra, held with a view to bring BJP back to power in the southern state on the plank of transforming Karnataka through development, was led by its state unit president and former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and party’s other state leaders.

Narendra Modi to address massive BJP rally in Bengaluru today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a massive Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rally in Bengaluru on Sunday to mark the conclusion of the saffron party’s 90-day Nava Nirman Parivarthan Yatra across poll-bound Karnataka, said a party official on Saturday.

Modi will land at the HAL airport in the heart of the city at 3.30 pm in the afternoon, take a chopper to the venue and address the rally around 4 pm, reported Deccan Herald .