Narendra Modi in Karnataka Live Updates: Congress leaders supporting those seeking ‘Azadi’ in Kashmir is an insult to our soldiers, says PM

PM Modi in Karnataka: He is also scheduled to inaugurate the newly constructed 110-km-long Bidar-Kalaburagi railway line.

By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: October 29, 2017 3:40:19 pm
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at the Congress on Sunday during his address to the gathering at Dashamah Soundarya Lahari Parayanotsava Mahasarmapane. Referring to former finance minister P Chidambaram’s remarks on Saturday regarding greater autonomy for J&K, Modi said Congress leaders supporting those seeking ‘Azadi’ in Kashmir was an insult to our soldiers.

The PM reached Karnataka on Sunday morning to address a series of public meetings and inaugurate the 110-km-long railway line connecting Bidar-Kalaburagi. Modi’s day-long trip began with him offering prayers at the Shri Manjunatha Swamy Temple at Dharmasthala. He arrived in a helicopter from Mangaluru at the temple.

Later, PM Modi will address a public meeting at the Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project in Ujire near Dharmasthala and distribute RuPay cards to account holders of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY). The PM will also launch digital cashless Self-Help Groups (SHG) transactions.

The PM on Saturday tweeted, “The Soundarya Lahari is a set of shlokas composed by Adi Shankaracharya. The event has been organized for the mass chanting of these shlokas in unison.”

The PM is also scheduled to inaugurate the newly constructed 110-km-long Bidar-Kalaburagi railway line, the newly constructed track will reduce the distance between Bengaluru and New Delhi by over 350 km and travel time by six to eight hours. The PM will also address a public gathering on the occasion.

An official speaking to news agency IANS said, “The Prime Minister has a busy day, as he is scheduled to participate in seven-eight functions at three places across the state.”

PM Modi in Karnataka Live Updates:

  1. 3:40PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  2. 3:36PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  3. 3:28PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  4. 3:18PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  5. 3:08PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  6. 3:08PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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

  7. 3:07PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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

  8. 3:06PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  9. 3:06PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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

  10. 3:05PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  11. 2:14PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  13. 1:28PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  14. 1:01PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  15. 12:53PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  16. 12:51PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  17. 12:49PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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."

  18. 12:48PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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

  19. 12:47PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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. 

  20. 12:43PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  21. 12:40PM
    29 Oct, 17

    "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.

  22. 12:37PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  23. 12:33PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  24. 12:32PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  25. 12:31PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  26. 12:29PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  27. 12:26PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  28. 12:25PM
    29 Oct, 17

    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. 

  29. 12:22PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  30. 12:20PM
    29 Oct, 17

    "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.

  31. 12:14PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  32. 12:13PM
    29 Oct, 17

    PM Modi begins his address in Ujire. 

  33. 12:12PM
    29 Oct, 17

    PM Modi unveils the logo of Extensive Preserve Earth Programme.

  34. 12:11PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  36. 12:07PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  37. 12:05PM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  40. 11:58AM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  41. 11:40AM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  42. 11:38AM
    29 Oct, 17

    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. 

  46. 10:51AM
    29 Oct, 17

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

  47. 10:32AM
    29 Oct, 17

    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.

  48. 10:24AM
    29 Oct, 17

    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. 

  49. 8:53AM
    29 Oct, 17

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

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