Key Takeaways
- Modi introduced the new slogans Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan during his Bengaluru rally.
- He thanked Karnataka leaders Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar for their support on protocol matters.
- The visit included a stop at ISRO to celebrate the Chandrayaan‑3 Moon mission.
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome outside HAL Airport on Saturday.
He began his address to the gathered citizens with the traditional slogans Jai Jawan and Jai Kisan, and then added the new ones Jai Vigyan and Jai Anusandhan.
The Prime Minister arrived in Bengaluru after his four-day visit to South Africa for the BRICS Summit, and later to Greece.
PM Modi also thanked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar for their cooperation regarding his request for not taking troubles related to the protocol.
He also thanked Governor Thawarchaand Gehlot at the occasion and noted the enthusiasm among the gathered citizens and proceeded to ISRO to be among the Chandrayaan team in a roadshow.
PM Modi said that he witnessed the same enthusiasm in South Africa and Greece over India’s momentous success.
Expressing his eagerness to be with the ISRO team, the Prime Minister said he had decided to come to Bengaluru first on his return.
PM Modi, who had witnessed the landing of Chandrayaan-3 Moon Lander via video-conferencing, landed in Bengaluru to interact with the ISRO team later. He has had various bilateral meetings and meetings with local thought leaders during his visit to South Africa and Greece.
He also met with the vibrant Indian communities in both the countries.
