<p>Bangalore Central MP, P C Mohan, has welcomed the proposal to open US consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, calling it "a matter of pride for the country". </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/us-intends-to-open-consulates-in-bengaluru-ahmedabad-1230219.html" target="_blank">US intends to open consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad</a></strong></p>.<p>The consulates were announced on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US. </p>.<p>Mohan said the American consulate in Bengaluru would spare the people of Karnataka the hassle of travelling to Chennai or Hyderabad to obtain US visas. </p>
<p>Bangalore Central MP, P C Mohan, has welcomed the proposal to open US consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, calling it "a matter of pride for the country". </p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/us-intends-to-open-consulates-in-bengaluru-ahmedabad-1230219.html" target="_blank">US intends to open consulates in Bengaluru, Ahmedabad</a></strong></p>.<p>The consulates were announced on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US. </p>.<p>Mohan said the American consulate in Bengaluru would spare the people of Karnataka the hassle of travelling to Chennai or Hyderabad to obtain US visas. </p>