PM Modi inaugurates 118-km Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway; says it will boost connectivity in region

PM Modi in Karnataka: During his sixth visit to poll-bound Karnataka on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway project which will reduce travel time from 3 hours to 75 minutes, and is expected to inaugurate IIT Dharwad as well as the ‘longest’ railway platform in the world to the nation.

In all the Prime Minister will dedicate and lay the foundation stones of projects worth around Rs 16,000 crores, during his visit to the state, which is also being seen with political significance, ahead of Assembly polls by May.

02:35 PM - PM Modi takes jibe at Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused the Congress and other opposition parties of being busy digging his grave, while he was striving for the development of the country and the welfare of the poor, as he also declared that blessings of the people are his biggest protection shield.

02:15 PM - PM Modi in Mandya: Over Rs 1 lakh crore invested on highways in Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday while addressing a rally in Karnataka’s Mandya, said that when the world was struggling with Covid-19, India increased its infrastructure budget.

The capital investment of more than Rs 1 lakh crore has been done on the highways in Karnataka, the prime minister said. “Infrastructure brings employment, investment, and avenues of income.” 

01:50 PM: PM Modi after inaugurating Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway 

From biotechnology to defence manufacturing to aerospace to EVs, Karnataka is the base for all these new industries, says PM Modi

01:10 PM: PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, addresses a public gathering in Mandya

Everywhere I visited in Karnataka, especially in Mandya, I received a warm welcome, says the prime minister in his address - Watch Live 

PM Shri @narendramodi lays foundation stone & dedicates development projects in Mandya, Karnataka. https://t.co/zK03El2Da1

— BJP (@BJP4India) March 12, 2023

12:50 PM - Watch – How Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway will help India’s economy 

Today, the Bengaluru-Mysuru Access-Controlled highway will be inaugurated by PM Shri @narendramodi Ji, with the aim of boosting tourism, generating jobs, and supporting regional economic growth.#Bengaluru_Mysuru_Highway #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti #BuildingTheNation pic.twitter.com/ZZgL4B1OOo

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) March 12, 2023

12:40 PM - Watch – PM Modi’s roadshow in Mandya district of Karnataka

ಪ್ರಧಾನಸೇವಕನನ್ನು ಸಕ್ಕರೆಯ ನಾಡಿಗೆ ಅಕ್ಕರೆಯಿಂದ‌ ಬರಮಾಡಿಕೊಂಡ ಮಂಡ್ಯದ ಜನತೆ.

ಒಟ್ಟು 16,000 ಕ್ಕೂ ಅಧಿಕ ಮೊತ್ತದ ಯೋಜನೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಚಾಲನೆ‌ ನೀಡಲು ಹಾಗೂ ಶಂಕುಸ್ಥಾಪನೆ ನೆರವೇರಿಸಲು ರಾಜ್ಯಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ ಪ್ರಧಾನಮಂತ್ರಿ ಶ್ರೀ @narendramodi ಅವರನ್ನು ಮಂಡ್ಯದ ಜನತೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿಯಿಂದ ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿದ ಅಭೂತಪೂರ್ವ ಕ್ಷಣ.#ModiHawaInMandya pic.twitter.com/rMpOO8KXz1

— Pralhad Joshi (@JoshiPralhad) March 12, 2023

Prime Minister @narendramodi greeted with extraordinary enthusiasm in Mandya, Karnataka pic.twitter.com/pyQIiPpM9B

— DD News (@DDNewslive) March 12, 2023

12:30 PM - Prime Minister arrives in Mysuru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in Mysuru, Karnataka. The PM will inaugurate the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway in anytime soon. The Expressway will cut travel time between the two cities by more than half from three hours to about 75 minutes.

12:15 PM - PM Modi to dedicate upgraded Hosapete station in Karnataka

Modi is also scheduled to address a large gathering at the event, where he will also dedicate the electrification of the Hosapete, Hubballi, Tinaighat section and the upgradation of the Hosapete station, to boost connectivity in the region.

Developed at a cost of over Rs 530 crores, the electrification project establishes seamless train operation on electric traction. The redeveloped Hosapete station will provide convenient and modern facilities to travellers. It has been designed to resemble the Hampi monuments

12:00 PM - PM Modi says Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway will contribute to Karnataka's growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway was an important connectivity project that will contribute to Karnataka’s growth trajectory and said it will act as a catalyst for socio-economic development in the region.

11:45 AM - In Pictures – PM Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru-Mysuru highway

The 118 Km long project has been developed at a total cost of around Rs 8,480 crores and will reduce the travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru from around 3 hours to about 75 minutes

From Mandya, tomorrow, 12th March, the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway would be dedicated to the nation. The foundation stone for the Mysuru-Kushalnagar highway would also be laid. These projects will boost connectivity and socio-economic growth. pic.twitter.com/VC4P0Lau7C

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2023

11:30 AM - PM Modi to lay foundation stone of Jayadeva Hospital in Hubballi-Dharwad

The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of the Jayadeva Hospital and Research Centre. Developed at a cost of about Rs 250 crores, the hospital will provide tertiary cardiac care to the people of the region.

11:15 AM - PM Modi to inaugurate longest platform in the world

The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation the "longest railway platform in the world" at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station. The record has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records recently. The 1,507 m long platform has been built at a cost of about Rs. 20 crores.

11:00 AM - PM Modi to hold roadshow in Mandya district of Karnataka

Modi is expected to hold a roadshow in Mandya and address a large gathering at Gejjalagere in Maddur taluk after inaugurating the projects, during the visit to the Vokkaliga-dominated district, which is of political significance for the ruling BJP, ahead of Assembly polls.

Mandya is part of the Old Mysuru region, where the BJP is considered to be weak and is focusing on winning more seats in the belt, aimed at returning to power with an absolute majority.

10:50 AM - PM Modi to dedicate IIT Dharwad to the nation on Sunday

Modi will later travel to Hubballi-Dharwad, where he will dedicate IIT Dharwad to the nation. The foundation stone for the institute was also laid by him in February 2019. Developed at a cost of over Rs 850 crores, the institute currently offers a 4-year B.Tech. Programs, inter-disciplinary 5-year BS-MS program, M.Tech. And Ph.D. Programs.

10:35 AM - PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Mysuru-Kushalnagar Highway

PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for Mysuru-Kushalnagar's 4-lane highway. Spread over 92 Km, the project will be developed at a cost of around Rs 4,130 crores. The project will play a key role in boosting the connectivity of Kushalnagar with Bengaluru and will help halve the travel time from about 5 to only 2.5 hours.

10:20 AM - Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway will reduce travel time by half

The 118 Km long project has been developed at a total cost of around Rs 8,480 crores and will reduce the travel time between Bengaluru and Mysuru from around 3 hours to about 75 minutes, the release said, adding that it will act as a catalyst for socio-economic development in the region.

10:00 AM - PM Modi to Inaugurate Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway

In what is being seen as the high point of the visit, Modi will dedicate the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway to the nation. The project involves 6-laning of the Bengaluru-Nidaghatta-Mysuru section of NH-275.

With Agencies Inputs