Karnataka proposes renaming Bengaluru’s Namma Metro to ‘Basava Metro’, sparking cultural and political debate
In a move that has stirred both admiration and controversy, the Karnataka government has proposed renaming Bengaluru’s iconic “Namma Metro” as “Basava Metro” in honour of 12th-century social reformer and philosopher Basavanna. The proposal, announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a cultural event in Vijayapura on October 5, 2025, aims to pay tribute to the…