Narendra Modi in Karnataka Live Updates: Congress only believed in ‘Atkana’, ‘Latkana’ and ‘Bhatkana’, says PM

Post demonetisation, lakhs of shell companies have been de-registered. Those who have looted the poor will have to give back, says Modi

Gujarat was devastated by floods this year. But Congress leaders, instead of reaching out to people there, preferred coming to Bengaluru, says PM

Rs 57,000 crore from government revenue that earlier went to the middlemen is now going directly to the rightful owner, says Modi in Bidar

Infrastructure plays a vital role in taking the nation to greater heights. India needs the best railways, roadways, airways and waterways, PM says

Through the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme, people have been benefited and middle-men have been eliminated, says Modi

Had announced from the Red Fort we'll bring electricity to 18,000 houses in 1,000 days. It's not 1,000 days yet and 15,000 houses already have power, says PM

Policy paralysis of the Congress was responsible for benefits of government initiatives not reaching the people, says PM

Initiatives of the government must benefit the common citizens and reach the last mile, says Modi

Through our farmer-friendly initiatives like the Krishi Sinchai Yojana and Fasal Bima Yojana, several farmers have benefited, claims PM

We took up electrification of villages in mission mode. Villages that did not have power for seven decades, now have access to power, says Modi

Development projects stalled since the Congress rule are being completed now. Congress only believed in 'Atkana', Latkana' & 'Bhatkana', says PM

PM Modi lauds B S Yeddyurappa for his stand to complete the Bidar-Kalaburgi rail line

Bidar-Kalaburgi rail line was initiated by former PM Atal Vajpayee. But it was stalled for so many years due to lack of efforts during the UPA term, says PM

Modi, in the presence of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, inaugurates Bidar-Kalaburagi new railway line and flags off the first train in the route

PM Modi arrives in Karnataka's Bidar where he will inaugurate Bidar-Kalaburagi new railway line and address a public meeting

Bengaluru is the land of start ups. Youth here are innovative. Let's begin a start up to bring clean cooking to the doors of poor: PM Modi

Congress is committing mistake after mistake, this is such an irresponsible  behaviour, says Modi

Congress has made up its mind that it will never learn from its mistakes. People generally learn from defeats and make corrections, Modi says

It seemed after a string of electoral defeats, some intelligent people would guide the Congress party to the correct path, says PM

Congress is using the language spoken by separatists in J&K and the people in Pakistan, says PM Modi

The country can never progress under the people who are doing politics over the sacrifice of our brave soldiers, Modi says

Do you remember the lies Congress was spreading on Doklam? People of India trusted them so much but this is their conduct, says Modi

Yesterday's statement of a Congress leader on Kashmir clearly shows how the party feels on surgical strikes and the bravery of our army: PM

Congress will have to answer for the recent statement of their leaders on Kashmir. The statement was unacceptable, says PM, referring to the remarks made by former finance minister P Chidambaram on autonomy for J&K

Why are Congress leaders lending their voice to those who want Azadi in Kashmir? This is an insult to our brave soldiers, says Modi

Happy to be here in Bengaluru and to see so many of you. Karnataka seems to have made up its mind & supports politics of development: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Bengaluru, where he will address the gathering at Dashamah Soundarya Lahari Parayanotsava Mahasarmapane

Along with addressing a public rally in Bengaluru, Modi will also inaugurate a newly laid 110 km long stretch of the railway line connecting Bidar-Kalaburagi in Bidar. Modi will address the third public rally of the day in Bidar at 6.30 pm.

Former Karnataka CM B S Yeddyurappa says that the RuPay cards is another step towards digital India. 

The #RuPay cards will enable the self-help groups to begin cashless digital transactions. Another step towards #DigitalIndia. #ModiInKarnataka https://t.co/ZNtMYmMR50

— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) October 29, 2017

PM Modi will address another public rally at Krishna Vihar at Palace grounds in Bengaluru.

PM Modi will take part in a reception organised for him by the state BJP workers at HAL airport in Mangaluru. He will then travel to  Bengaluru, where he will address a gathering at the Dashamah Soundarya Lahari Parayanotsava Mahasarmapan at 3 PM.

The PM called for adopting cashless transaction and BHIM app for digital currency. Concludes his speech by saying that the era of honesty has begun in India.

The PM urged people to start farming of seaweed in coastal areas and use it for its nutritional value in farming.  

I urge the farmers of Karnataka to embrace methods like drip irrigation that help conserve water: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2017

The PM said, "Every rupee, every resource from the Government of India is devoted for the welfare of Indians. We are ensuring the fruits of development reach the intended beneficiaries without any scope of corruption."

Under the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme Rs 57,000 crore has reached to the people. "Now those middlemen don't get any money and therefore they do not like me, we will not let this country be ruined," says PM Modi

People used to say that "Delhi se ek rupya nikalta hai gaon pahunchte panhucte 30 paisa ho jata hai." We have decided that entire 100 paisa will reach in the hands of the people. 

PM Modi invites women of Self Help Group and others to register on the online portal of GeM (Government-e-Market) for easy sale and supply of manufacturing goods. PM urges Karnataka government to join hands in the process and be part of the GeM.

"Let us take a pledge on 75th anniversary of Independence and by 2022 reduce the consumption of Urea in farming by 50 percent," urges PM Modi.

PM addresses the issue of global warming, says that we should be responsible in utilising natural resources and think about our future generation.

The era of digital currency has begun and Indian should not be late in adopting it, says Modi.

PM congratulated Dr. Hegedde and women of Self Help Group for paving way for Digital India. 

I got the opportunity to hand over RuPay cards to women self help groups. Happy to see enthusiasm towards digital transactions: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2017

Targetting the opposition, Modi said that people of intellect in the Parliament has questioned, how will people become cashless, digitised? but today Dr. Heggede has responded to those question.

PM said that our saints and seers created as well as nurtured institutions which have helped society for centuries. The PM added that global universities should study our system.

"A nation like India is youthful and hence, we must harness our demographic dividend."

This century is about skill development. A nation like India is youthful and hence, we must harness our demographic dividend: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2017

Skills Development is a prime sector today, India has 800 million people below the age of 35 years. Dr Heggade had foreseen the need of skill development much earlier, said Modi in Ujire. 

"I am happy that I got the opportunity to pray to Lord Manjunatha," says PM Modi 

"I don't believe that a man named Narendra Modi is in a position to honour a great man like Dr. D Veerendra Heggade who is an inspiration for all," says Modi.

PM greets the rally in Kannada to huge cheer from the crowd. 

PM Modi begins his address in Ujire. 

PM Modi unveils the logo of Extensive Preserve Earth Programme.

PM Modi launches digitalised cashless transactions for Self Help Group, and issues RuPay cards to beneficiaries of Jan Dhan Yojna. 

PM Modi earlier offered prayers at the Shri Manjunatha Swami Temple in Dharmasthala. 

PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Shri Manjunatha Swami Temple in Dharmasthala #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/d1c9hRkI6v

— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017

Here is the live streaming of the PM's visit to Dharmasthala. 

Dr. D Veerendra Heggade addresses the gathering, says "working with the rural and unprivileged people is closest to my heart."

PM Modi felicitated Dr. D Veerendra Heggade at a public meeting in Dharmsthala's Ujire. 

PM @narendramodi felicitated Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade at a public meeting in Dharmsthala's Ujire, Karnataka. LIVE at https://t.co/9hjl6yjJdO pic.twitter.com/0rtlMXHSC9

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 29, 2017

PM Modi arrives at Ujire to address public rally. 

Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public meeting in Dharmasthala's Ujire pic.twitter.com/y9EbLvSCSs

— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017

Dharmasthala is a popular pilgrimage centre dedicated to Lord Shiva. The town is also famous for numerous educational and rural development initiatives launched by  Dr. D Veerendra Heggade who completes 50 years as Dharmadhikari of the temple.

PM Modi arrives at Shri Manjunatha Swami Temple in Mangaluru. Modi is the first prime minister to visit the temple. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Shri Manjunatha Swamy Temple in Dharmasthala #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/Ob0GhMpYVu

— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017

Security has been beefed up around Shri Manjunatha Swami Temple. According to Aisanet Newsable,  more than 1,600 constables, nine police SPs, three additional SP, 25 DSP, 50 circle inspectors, 150 assistant sub-inspectors besides home guards are deployed. 

All preparations have been completed to welcome PM at Dharmasthala where he will offer prayers at the Shri Manjunatha Swami Temple. 

#Dharmasthala all decked up and decorated for Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji's visit.#ModiInKarnataka pic.twitter.com/1pXaX4XrKp

— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) October 29, 2017

Earlier, BJP Karnataka President B S Yeddyurappa welcomed the PM in the state.

I heartily welcome Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji to Karnataka. Looking forward to it! pic.twitter.com/nNC69zYKtL

— B.S. Yeddyurappa (@BSYBJP) October 28, 2017

BJP Karnataka welcomed the PM in the state upon his arrival.

Dharmastala welcomes Sri.@narendramodi as the leader prepares for divine visit by offering prayers &participation in pooja.#ModiInKarnataka pic.twitter.com/yd4rOa9tnb

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) October 29, 2017

During his visit today, PM will also launch a campaign 'Preserve Mother Earth and Transfer to the Next Generation.' 

PM Modi arrives at Mangaluru, will head to Shri Manjunatha Swami Temple at Dharmasthala to offer prayers. PM is on a day-long visit to Karnataka.

PM Modi arrives in Karnataka's Mangaluru, to offer prayers at Shri Manjunatha Swami Temple at Dharmasthala & address a public meeting pic.twitter.com/BCaM6yFFMa

— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2017

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to the state, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development released Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) for projects worth Rs 266.70 crore in Karnataka under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation. 

Notice Inviting Tenders (NIT) have been issued for new projects worth ₹266.70 crore in #Karnataka.#AMRUT

— MoHUA (@MoHUA_India) October 29, 2017

While the PM leaves for his day-long visit to Karnataka, he will first address the nation in Mann ki Baat.