Bengaluru, Aug. 10 -- Locals in Karnataka, especially school students, expressed excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state on Sunday to launch several development projects, calling it a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Preparations are in full swing across the state to welcome the Prime Minister.

Speaking to ANI at KSR Railway Station, a school student said, "It is a great opportunity to meet the Prime Minister. It is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet the pride of India. I am really grateful for this moment. The Prime Minister focusing on Karnataka is a huge boon for us, and we are happy."

Another school student said, "I am very excited that the Prime Minister is coming today. He is going to inaugurate th...