After unveiling the world's longest railway platform in Hubballi and laying foundation stones for several other development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering at Dharwad took a sly dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said that it's unfortunate that, in London, questions were raised about the democracy of India.
"These people are insulting Lord Basaveshwara, the people of Karnataka and the citizens of India," he further said.
As reported earlier, PM Modi dedicated to the nation IIT Dharwad, for which the foundation stone was laid by him in February 2019. The Prime Minister also dedicated to the nation the longest railway platform in the world at Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station.
Ahead of the inauguration, PM Narendra Modi attended a public rally in the Huballi-Dharwad district. CM Basavaraj Bommai and Union minister Pralhad Joshi were present at the rally.
The IIT Dharwad was developed at a cost of over Rs 850 crores, the institute currently offers a 4-year B Tech programs, inter-disciplinary 5-year BS-MS program, M Tech and PhD programs.
The longest railway platform record has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records recently. The 1507 m long platform has been built at a cost of about Rs 20 crores.
He also dedicated the electrification of Hosapete – Hubballi – Tinaighat section and the upgradation of Hosapete station worth Rs 530 crores. During his visit, PM Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various developmental projects worth Rs 520 crores.
Earlier on Sunday after PM Modi inaugurated the Bengaluru-Mysuru highway, Congress alleged that the government is going ahead with the inauguration while "endangering" the lives of the people of Karnataka.