From masala dosa to machine learning: Tejasvi Surya discusses India-US ties with Sergio Gor in Bengaluru

BJP leader Tejasvi Surya shared glimpses of his meeting with the recently appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor on Monday. The two leaders discussed the growing India-US partnership in the field of trade, technology and innovation. Hailing Bengaluru's role in India's development story, Surya noted that Bengaluru truly represents the journey from masala dosa to machine learning as the city blends tradition with cutting-edge innovation.

He also introduced US envoy Gor to Bengaluru's Namma Auto, calling it a "memorable ride indeed." Surya met him at Filter Coffee, Indiranagar where both had some masala dosa & strong coffee. The BJP leader highlighted that Bengaluru plays a vital role in strengthening economic and people-to-people ties between the two democracies.

"Delighted to welcome H.E. Sergio Gor, U.S. Ambassador to India, to Bengaluru today," Surya said in a post on X. "Over some masala dosa & strong coffee at Filter Coffee, Indiranagar, we had an engaging conversation on the growing India-US partnership, especially in trade, technology and innovation following the interim trade agreement."

On Bengaluru being central to India-US economic ties, Surya said that the city houses over 700 American companies and 43% of India’s software exports come from India's Silicon Valley.


"Home to 40% of India’s GCCs, Bengaluru continues to drive innovation-led partnership between our two democracies," he wrote.

Initially on Monday, Surya held a review meeting with senior officials of GAIL (India) Limited regarding the progress of City Gas Distribution works in Jayanagar and Basavanagudi. He officials to ensure seamless execution and close inter-agency coordination to deliver the much-needed utility to citizens at the earliest.