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Protest over Namma Metro Pink Line station name change in Bengaluru

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Residents in Bengaluru are threatening to block Bannerghatta Road to demand a name change for the IIMB Namma Metro station on the Pink Line.

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  • Residents of Bilekahalli are demanding that the IIMB Metro station on the upcoming Pink Line be renamed to include the locality's name.
  • They have threatened to block Bannerghatta Road and besiege the BMRCL office if their request is not met.
  • Several officials, including state ministers and legislators, have submitted formal requests to BMRCL regarding various station name changes along the corridor.

What to watch next

  • Potential protests and blockade of Bannerghatta Road by local residents.
  • BMRCL's official response to the renaming proposals.
  • Further developments regarding renaming requests for other Pink Line stations.

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Named India · IN-KA · BMRCL · IIMB Metro Station · Bengaluru · B.K. Hariprasad · B. Shivanna · Krishna Byre Gowda · Ramalinga Reddy

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