Bengaluru (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in poll bound Karnataka's northern districts of Yadgiri and Kalaburagi on Thursday to lay foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 10,800 crores.
This will be the second such visit by the Prime Minister to Karnataka this month. He was in Hubballi on January 12 to inaugurate the National Youth Festival, during which he had held a massive road show.
According to an official release, at around 12 noon, in Kodekal, Yadgiri district, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various developmental projects related to irrigation, drinking water besides a National Highway development project.
Later, at around 2:15 PM, Modi will reach Malkhed, Kalaburagi District, where he will distribute title deeds (hakku patra) to the eligible beneficiaries of newly declared revenue villages and also lay the foundation stone for a National Highway project.
The visit also gains significance, as the ruling BJP prepares for assembly polls in Karnataka and has set a target of winning a minimum of 150 out of total 224 seats which will go for polls by May.
Aimed at providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all households, Modi will lay the foundation stone for Yadgir multi-village drinking water supply scheme under Jal Jeevan Mission at Kodekal in Yadgiri District, also a Water Treatment Plant of 117 MLD will be built under the scheme.
The project, which costs more than Rs 2,050 crore, will provide potable water to about 2.3 lakh households of more than 700 rural habitations and three towns of Yadgiri district.
During the programme, the PM will also inaugurate Narayanpur Left Bank Canal Extension Renovation and Modernisation Project (NLBC ERM).
The project, with a canal carrying capacity of 10,000 cusecs, can irrigate 4.5 lakh hectares of command area. It will benefit more than three lakh farmers in 560 villages of Kalaburgi, Yadagir and Vijaypur districts. The total cost of the project is about Rs 4,700 crores.
Later, he will also lay the foundation stone of the 65.5 km section of NH-150C. This 6-lane Greenfield road project is part of Surat Chennai Expressway. It is being built at a cost of about Rs 2,000 crore.
Further pointing out that about 1,475 unrecorded habitations have been declared as New Revenue villages in five districts of Kalaburagi, Yadgiri, Raichur, Bidar and Vijayapura, the release said, at Malkhed village of Sedam Taluka of Kalaburagi district, the Prime Minister will distribute title deeds (hakku patra) to the eligible beneficiaries of these newly declared revenue villages.
The issuance of title deeds to more than 50,000 beneficiaries, who are largely from the marginalised and vulnerable communities from the SC, ST and OBC, is a step to provide a formal recognition from the government for their land, and will make them eligible for receiving government services like drinking water, electricity, roads etc.
During the programme, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of the 71 km section of NH-150C. This 6 lane Greenfield road project is also part of Surat Chennai Expressway. It is being built at a cost of more than Rs 2,100 crore.
Surat Chennai Expressway will pass through six states- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. It will reduce the existing route from 1,600 Kms to 1,270 Kms.
The PM after finishing with his engagements in Karnataka will leave for Mumbai.
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Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister, former Governor, and Union Minister S.M. Krishna passed away at his residence in Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru, at approximately 2:30 a.m. today. His demise has elicited condolences from leaders across the political spectrum, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a post on social media platform X, wrote, "S.M. Krishna was an outstanding leader who earned admiration across all sections of society. He worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others and played a pivotal role in infrastructure development during his tenure as Karnataka's Chief Minister.”
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his grief, stating, "Deeply saddened by the demise of former CM S.M. Krishna. His contributions as a minister at both the state and central levels, especially in advancing Karnataka's IT-BT sectors, are unparalleled. Karnataka will always remain indebted to him."
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar remembered Krishna as a guide and mentor, saying, "The demise of our beloved leader, former CM and Union Minister S.M. Krishna, is a great loss. His disciplined life, far-sighted vision, and exemplary leadership were inspiring for many. My heartfelt condolences to his family and followers. May his soul rest in peace."
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy noted Krishna's significant contributions to Karnataka and India, stating, "Having served in top roles like Assembly Speaker, Deputy CM, CM, Union Minister, and Governor, S.M. Krishna leaves behind a legacy of dedicated service. His loss is deeply personal to me, and I pray for peace to his soul and strength to his family and admirers."
Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, Ministers Zameer Ahmed Khan, N. Cheluvarayaswamy, B.S. Suresh, Lakshmi Hebbalkar, Shivraj Tangadagi, and MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, among many others, have also expressed their heartfelt condolences, highlighting Krishna's unparalleled service to Karnataka and the nation.
Shri SM Krishna Ji was a remarkable leader, admired by people from all walks of life. He always worked tirelessly to improve the lives of others. He is fondly remembered for his tenure as Karnataka’s Chief Minister, particularly for his focus on infrastructural development. Shri… pic.twitter.com/Wkw25mReeO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2024
ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿ ಎಸ್.ಎಂ.ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅವರ ಸಾವಿನಿಂದ ಆಘಾತಕ್ಕೀಡಾಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ರಾಜ್ಯ ಮತ್ತು ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವರಾಗಿ ಹಾಗೂ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯಾಗಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅವರು ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿರುವ ಸೇವೆ ಅನುಪಮವಾದುದು. ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಯಾಗಿ ಐಟಿ-ಬಿಟಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗೆ ಅವರು ನೀಡಿರುವ ಕೊಡುಗೆಗಾಗಿ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಸದಾ ಋಣಿಯಾಗಿರುತ್ತದೆ.
— CM of Karnataka (@CMofKarnataka) December 10, 2024
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ಆತ್ಮೀಯರು, ಮಾಜಿ ಮುಖ್ಯಮಂತ್ರಿಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಮಾಜಿ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಶ್ರೀ ಎಸ್.ಎಂ. ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಅವರ ನಿಧನದಿಂದ ಮನಸ್ಸಿಗೆ ಅಪಾರ ನೋವುಂಟಾಗಿದೆ. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಪ್ರಗತಿಗೆ ಅವರು ಸಾಕಷ್ಟು ಕೊಡುಗೆ ನೀಡಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ನನ್ನ ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಬೆಳವಣಿಗೆಗೂ ಸೂಕ್ತ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ನೀಡಿದ್ದರು. ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಂತಿ ಸಿಗಲಿ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. ದುಃಖತಪ್ತ… pic.twitter.com/bcgdjblP6Q
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) December 10, 2024
Hearing the news of the passing of Shri S.M.Krishna avaru, a senior statesman and a visionary leader who served the state and the nation with distinction in several high positions such as Speaker of the State Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Minister, Union Minister, and… pic.twitter.com/e9W6kHq4Qc
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) December 10, 2024