Bengaluru, Aug. 7 -- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday reiterated the state's demand for a full-fledged United States Consulate in Bengaluru, saying the state government is ready to provide the "best possible place" for the mission as part of efforts to further strengthen the India-US strategic partnership.

Speaking during an event attended by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, Shivakumar said Bengaluru's growing global prominence and its role in driving India's economic growth make a strong case for establishing a full-fledged US Consulate in the city.

"I am very happy that the entire world is looking at Bengaluru. Through Bengaluru, India is growing. That is why we are asking for a full-fledged US Consulate, not just ...