'Didn't want Karnataka Governor, CM, Deputy CM to take trouble of coming early,' clarifies PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that he had personally advised Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar against making the effort to greet him at the airport upon his arrival as he was not sure of his arrival time after a long flight. According to a PTI report, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Bengaluru at approximately 6 am, having flown directly from the Greek capital, Athens.
His purpose was to engage with the ISRO scientists engaged in the Chandrayaan-3 mission to the Moon. Also Read: PM Modi's Bengaluru Visit LIVE: PM meets ISRO's women scientists involved in Chandrayaan-3 success Speaking before a sizable crowd gathered at the HAL airport, the Prime Minister mentioned that due to his arrival from a distant location (Athens), he was uncertain about the exact arrival time.
He communicated his request to the Governor, Chief Minister, and Deputy Chief Minister, urging them not to undertake the effort of welcoming him. He emphasized that his intention was to swiftly pay his respects to the ISRO scientists and subsequently depart.
"So, I had requested them that when I pay a formal visit, they definitely follow protocol", Modi said, "They cooperated and I am thankful and grateful to them," he said. Before PM Modi's scheduled visit to Bengaluru to meet with ISRO scientists, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh made claims on Friday that Modi had purportedly prevented Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar from welcoming him at the HAL Airport.
Ramesh asserted that the Prime Minister exhibited annoyance towards Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar for honouring the ISRO scientists ahead of his visit. He characterized Modi's decision to prevent the Chief Minister and his deputy
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