Bengaluru, Feb. 17 -- Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Tuesday termed Bengaluru the "crown jewel" of the India-US partnership, as he welcomed US Ambassador Sergio Gor to the city.

In a post on X, Surya said," Ambassador Sergio Gor brings uncommon energy and dynamism to diplomacy, and a true belief in India-US's limitless potential. A late-night Namma Auto ride is the real Bengaluru experience. Thank you for an inspiring conversation and for believing in our great shared future. Bengaluru is the crown jewel of the India - U.S. partnership."

Ambassador Gor, who arrived in Bengaluru on Monday, also shared his enthusiasm about the visit.

In a post on X, he said, "Just arrived in Bengaluru! From startups to street food, Bengaluru'...