Karnataka: Prime Minister Modi arrives in Bengaluru

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived here on a two-day visit.

On his arrival, Prime Minister Modi was received by Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and others. Prime Minister Modi will take part in various programmes in the state, including a visit to Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru.

Karnataka: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Bengalaru. He is on a two day visit to Bengaluru and Tumakuru. He will attend various programs including a visit the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He was received upon arrival by CM B. S. Yediyurappa pic.twitter.com/cysZo0WIvk

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2020

During the Siddaganga Mutt visit, Modi is slated to unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the foundation stone for a memorial museum of Shri Shri Shivakumar Swamiji.

Earlier, a PMO release said that the Prime Minister will offer prayers and also plant a sapling at the Mutt.

PM @narendramodi landed in Bengaluru.

CM @BSYBJP, Union Ministers @DVSadanandGowda, @JoshiPralhad, Karnataka Minister R Ashok and others received the PM.

PM Modi is now headed to Tumakuru for various programmes. pic.twitter.com/9kpN4zoEwr

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 2, 2020

Chief Minister Yediyurappa and other dignitaries including Siddalingeshwara Swamy will be present on the occasion. The Prime Minister will also address a gathering at the occasion.