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Bengaluru praised by Mercedes-Benz CEO; Shivakumar shares clip, vows to build on city’s talent

DK Shivakumar shared an undated clip on X of Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius praising Bengaluru’s talent. Källenius said visits “double his energy.” Shivakumar called it proof of Bengaluru’s global innovation and vowed to make it shine too.

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  • Ola Kallenius praised Bengaluru’s talent and energy in an undated clip
  • D K Shivakumar shared the clip on X and called it proof of Bengaluru’s global innovation
  • Shivakumar pledged to build on the city’s strengths and make it shine brighter

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar shared an undated video of Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius on X, quoting his praise for Bengaluru’s talent and promising to strengthen the city’s global innovation standing.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who also oversees Bengaluru development, on Wednesday posted an undated video clip on X of Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kallenius praising Bengaluru’s people and skills. Shivakumar said the German executive’s words show “exceptional talent and energy” that define the city.
In the clip, Kallenius says:

“Every time I go to Bengaluru and come back, I’m twice as energised... You meet someone who speaks fluent German and when you ask, ‘Where did you study German?’ they say, ‘I’ve never been to Germany.’ That kind of intrinsic motivation, I want more of that... We will go to where that (talent) is.”

Responding on X, Shivakumar wrote:

“Mercedes-Benz CEO Kallenius’ words about Bengaluru’s exceptional talent reflect the city’s growing stature as a global innovation hub. His appreciation that every visit here ‘doubles his energy’ is a proud recognition of our people’s brilliance.”

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Shivakumar also highlighted “namma ooru’s unmatched spirit” and added:

“We will continue to build on this strength to make Bengaluru shine even brighter on the global stage.”

What this means in simple terms:

•    A global car industry leader praised Bengaluru’s people for their abilities and drive.
•    Shivakumar, who looks after the city’s development, shared that praise publicly and used it to highlight Bengaluru’s growing global image.
•    He promised to use that momentum to strengthen the city’s innovation ecosystem and global reach.

D K Shivakumar Deputy CM D K Shivakumar Bengaluru
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