A historic day for Bengaluru as the US Consulate was dedicated to the city today!
This event reflects Bengaluru's growing importance on the global stage and will immensely benefit lakhs of Bengalureans, including students, professionals, and families, by easing their US travel and visa requirements.
The US Consulate was announced during PM Shri
@narendramodi Ji’s visit to the US in June 2023, following a commitment to open an Indian Mission in Seattle on a reciprocal basis.
Since being elected MP in 2019, I've worked with utmost priority to fulfill this long-standing demand, meeting with
@DrSJaishankar and the then US Ambassador to India, and making repeated requests on several occasions.
EAM Jaishankar’s personal interest and efforts were instrumental in making this consulate a reality.
Hon'ble External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, DCM Shri
@DKShivakumar, US Consul General
@USAmbIndia, Ministers Shri
@MBPatil and Shri
@PriyankKharge, MP Shri
@PCMohanMP, and Dr
@DrCNManjunath were also present on this momentous occasion.
This consulate is a long-awaited step towards a brighter future for Namma Bengaluru.