Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that a recommendation will be made to the Central Government to name Bengaluru’s Namma Metro as ‘Basava Metro’ in honor of Vishwaguru Basavanna.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the ‘Basava Sanskriti Abhiyaan-2025,’ held to mark the declaration of Basavanna as Karnataka’s Cultural Leader, he was felicitated in the presence of 301 Sharanas, gurus, and swamis.I am an ardent follower of Basavanna’s principles and remain committed to his philosophy.Hisense 80 cm (32 inches) E5Q Series HD Ready Smart QLED Google TV 32E5Q

His teachings are eternal and always relevant. Basavanna championed coexistence and tolerance throughout his life, and I strive to uphold these values, Siddaramaiah said.

Having taken oath as Chief Minister on Basava Jayanti, he emphasized fulfilling Basavanna’s vision of equal opportunities for all through welfare schemes like Bhagya and guarantees, benefiting people across castes and religions.Also Read: Foxconn India Head Robert Woo Meets Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

No one is superior by caste. Talent and knowledge are not exclusive to any caste, he asserted, condemning caste-based discrimination as a conspiracy of the elite. Siddaramaiah reiterated that the government honors Basavanna’s dream of a casteless, classless society.

“We are humans first, then Indians. We must reject man-made divisions of caste and religion,” he urged.Highlighting the alignment of Basavanna’s principles with the Constitution, he noted, “Since my days as a law student, I have followed Basavanna. Also Read: Mysuru Dasara: Traditional Farewell to Elephant Squad, Emotional Goodbye from Public..!

Dr. Ambedkar’s Constitution echoes his ideals. The mandatory display of Basavanna’s portrait in government offices reflects this respect. We will recommend naming Namma Metro as ‘Basava Metro’ to the Centre. If it were a state project, I would have declared it today, he added.