Skip to main content
logo

InsightRush

Video
1/3
general

Karnataka Proposes Renaming Four Railway Stations After Local Saints; MB Patil Writes to Union Home Ministry

By Shravanthi R
Karnataka Proposes Renaming Four Railway Stations After Local Saints; MB Patil Writes to Union Home Ministry

The minister has recommended through an official letter that the railway stations in Vijayapura, Belagavi, Bidar, and Shivamogga be renamed after revered saints, in recognition of their local cultural significance.

The Karnataka government has initiated a move to rename four railway stations across the state after local cultural icons and revered saints. State Infrastructure Development Minister M. B. Patil has formally written to the Union Home Ministry, recommending the name changes to reflect the local cultural significance of the areas.

The recommendation specifically pertains to railway stations under the South Western Railway's Hubballi Division. iQOO Neo 10R 5G (Moonknight Titanium, 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage) | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Processor | India's Slimmest 6400mAh Battery Smartphone | Segment's Most Stable 90FPS for 5 Hours

The Proposed Name Changes -

The Minister has requested the Centre to approve the renaming of the following four railway stations and publish the decision in the official Gazette:

District

Current Station Name

Proposed New Name

Vijayapura

Vijayapura Station

"Jnanayogi Sri Siddeshwara Swamiji Railway Station"

Belagavi

Belagavi Station

"Sri Basava Mahaswamiji Railway Station"

Bidar

Bidar Station

"Channabasava Pattadadevaru Railway Station"

Shivamogga

Sooragondanakoppa Station

"Bhayagada Railway Station"

Minister Patil emphasized that the objective is to make the railway stations a reflection of the rich local culture and heritage of Karnataka. The final decision now rests with the Union Government's approval process. Also Read: Fuel Price Hike: 'Cutting the Pockets of the Public Again' - Opposition Leader R. Ashoka Slams Karnataka Govt!