Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attributed the success of Operation Sindoor to the power of cutting-edge technology and Make in India initiative in defence production.
Addressing a gathering in Bengaluru, Mr Modi said, the entire world has witnessed the new face of New India as the country’s armed forces destroyed terrorist hideouts deep across the border and compelled Pakistan to retreat within hours. Called for greater self-reliance in technology, Prime Minister stressed for “Zero Defect, Zero Effect” manufacturing standards. Mr Modi said, Bengaluru has placed India on the global IT map, and now, it must lead in emerging technologies and manufacturing to fulfil the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Prime Minister called the city a “symbol of New India’s rise,” blending philosophical heritage with technological prowess. He hailed Karnataka’s talent, particularly Bengaluru’s youth, for their role in the country’s advancements in sectors ranging from IT to defence manufacturing. The Prime Minister also highlighted India’s rapid infrastructure growth – from metro networks spanning 24 cities to doubling the number of airports since 2014, electrifying over 40 thousand km of railway routes, and boosting exports in electronics, automobiles, and mobile phones.
His remarks came after inaugurating the Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro worth around 7,160 crore rupees and laying the foundation stone for Phase-3 of the project worth over 15,610 crore rupees.
The Yellow Line, connecting RV Road (Ragigudda) to Bommasandra over a 19 km stretch with 16 stations. With its launch, Bengaluru’s operational metro network expands to over 96 km. Phase-3 of Bangalore Metro will add 44 km of elevated track and 31 stations, aimed at easing traffic in key residential, industrial, and educational hubs.
The Prime Minister also flagged off three Vande Bharat Express trains – Bengaluru to Belagavi, Amritsar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, and Nagpur (Ajni) to Pune – promising faster travel and enhanced connectivity. Mr Modi said, Bengaluru-Belagavi route will boost trade and tourism in north Karnataka.
