Bengaluru City University Renaming Stirs Political Pot
A proposal to rename Bengaluru City University after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has triggered a heated exchange between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP in Karnataka.
BJP Voices Strong Opposition to Renaming
BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, has vehemently opposed the move. He accused the Congress party of harboring negative sentiments towards Bengaluru, suggesting the renaming decision is a reflection of this alleged animosity.
Ashoka’s Accusations Fuel Political Firestorm
Ashoka’s remarks have further inflamed the ongoing political debate surrounding the renaming proposal. The controversy highlights the deep-seated political divisions within the state and underscores the symbolic importance attached to the naming of public institutions.