“Today, on the auspicious occasion of Kanaka Dasa Jayanti, I paid homage to Sri Kanaka Dasa in Bengaluru.
He also paid respects to the statue of Maharshi Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana, in the vicinity. Modi, on his arrival in the city to take part in various events, visited Legislators Home premises, near the Vidhana Soudha to pay floral tributes to Kanaka Dasa.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid rich tributes to saint-poet Kanaka Dasa on the occasion of his birth anniversary and flagged off two flagship trains from here, besides inaugurating the swanky Terminal-2 of the city airport. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of self-reliance, PM Modi said, the government is working towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. He said Gandhi’s ideas have the answers to many of today’s challenges and Gandhian values are becoming increasingly relevant.
PM Modi also presented an honorary doctorate to music maestro Ilayaraja at the 36th Convocation Ceremony. Read more Modi attended the 36th Convocation ceremony of Gandhigram Rural Institute, along with Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, and Governor RN Ravi.
