India fastest growing economy in world, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister's comments come days after US President Donald Trump's "India a dead economy," jibe.
In his address after laying the foundation stone for Bangalore Metro Phase-3 project here, worth over Rs 15,610 crore, the prime minister said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the capability to destroy terrorist hideouts deep across the border.
It showed the strength to bring Pakistan, that defended the terrorists, to its knees within hours and the world witnessed this new face of India. He attributed the operation's success to the power of technology and the strength of 'Make in India' in the defence sector.
The PM also flagged off 3 Vande Bharat Express trains and inaugurated the Metro Rail Yellow line, worth about Rs 7,160 crore.
The launch of projects also triggered a fight for credit with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stating that the state has been spending more than the Centre on Bengaluru's metro network, "even though the project is meant to be jointly funded."
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