Ministers inspect arena for Modi's visit

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Three ministers of the state government visited the Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday and inspected the progress of the preparation with regard to public address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11.

CN Ashwath Narayan, Minister and Vice-Chairperson of Kempe Gowda Heritage Area Development Authority, member of the Authority Minister R Ashoka and Bangalore Rural district in-charge minister Dr K Sudhakar visited the spot on the instructions of Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai.

They also discussed about the suitable venue for the public address by the Prime Minister. They visited the arena complex spread in 40 acres which is in proximity to the statue and the other venue near the airport railway station.

They opined that the place near the railway station is quite far off from the statue. They opined that the arena from where the Kempegowda statue is visible is a suitable venue for the public address by the Prime Minister. However, the final decision would be taken after consulting the CM.