Modi in Karnataka Highlights: PM says 'runway ready for takeoff' as he emphasises on need to make 21st century 'India's century'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the National Youth Festival in Hubballi, Karnataka

There are incredible examples of the talent and potential of our youth in different parts of the country. Even today, from maths to science, when there are competitions on the world stage, the ability of Indian youth amazes the world: PM

In every part of India, there is unbelievable number of examples of talent & capability of our youth

In every part of India, there is unbelievable number of examples of talent & capability of our youth. Even today, from Maths to Science, when competitions take place on global platforms the talent of Indian youth amazes the world: PM at National Youth Festival in Hubbali, K'taka

Runway ready for your takeoff, says PM Modi

This is a special time in history, you are a special generation, you have a special mission, this is the mission of making an impact for India on the global fields. In every domain a strong foundation has been laid in the past years, the runway is ready for your take-off

We need to be young and dynamic in our efforts says PM Modi

When there is the energy and power of youth, the success of the nation can be acheived easily, says PM Modi quoting Swami Vivekananda

PM Modi motivates the youth to never stop before they achieve what they strive for

PM Modi begins his address on the occasion of National Youth Festival in Hubballi

Yoga, martial arts performances lined up to extend warm welcome to PM Modi in Hubballi

Students in Hubballi express joy over PM's visit

BJP leader Anurag Thakur addresses gathering at National youth Festival, Hubballi

PM Modi inaugurates 26th National Youth Festival in Hubballi, Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the 26th National Youth Festival 2023 in Hubbali, Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/c9tJ7f3c5f — ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2023

Security breach amid PM Modi's road show in Hubballi

State President Nalin Kateel and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi were present to welcome PM

PM Modi to hold roadshow in Hubballi

Stage set for launch of National Youth Festival

Amid elaborate security arrangements and other preparations, stage is set in Hubballi for the inauguration of the five-day National Youth Festival.

For the 75-minute ceremony in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the cultural extravaganza, the Railway Sports Ground is hosting thousands of people. Cultural march past, Yoga performance and Mallakamb show will also be held at the inauguration programme.

Heavy security arrangements are made especially in and around the NYF inauguration venue, and the road from the airport to the venue where the prime minister's motorcade will move. Banners and hoardings are displayed on Gokul Road, Club Road and other areas, to welcome Modi.

Modi will inaugurate the festival at 4 pm at Railway Sports Ground, which will be attended by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, CM Basavaraj Bommai, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Anurag Singh Thakur, among others

Meeta R Lochan, secretary of the Department of Youth Affairs said that more than 30,000 young people will attend the inaugural function and the five-day event will see the attendance of over 7,500 youth delegates from India

Order for students to attend PM event stirs row

PU Education Department officials on Wednesday faced flak over a circular instructing principals of all PU colleges in Hubballi to make sure that at least 100 students from each college attend the inauguration of the 26th National Youth Festival (NYF) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 12.

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All schools closed on January 12 in Hubballi

Holiday has been declared for all primary and high schools in Hubballi city on January 12, the day on which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival.

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As part of the festival, there will be exhibitions of traditional sports like Kalaripayatu, Silambam, Gatka, Mallakhamb are being organised, adventure sports activities like scuba diving, and discussions on student centric themes

Union Minister for Youth and Sports Affairs Anurag Thakur has said that the Festival was part of the Y-20 series, which are a series of events the ministry is focussing on the engagement of the youth as part of the events of India’s G20 presidency

PM to inaugurate 'National Youth Festival' in Hubballi on Jan 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the 26th National Youth Festival at Hubballi on January 12, to commemorate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

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