Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Karnataka Mulls Naming Metro Station After Field Marshal Cariappa
The Karnataka government is thinking about naming a metro station in Bengaluru after Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa, a famous military leader.
The Deputy Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, said they will talk about it with the Chief Minister.
This idea came up during a meeting where the government was thanked for giving land to a local community group.
The Deputy Chief Minister also praised the community for their work in different areas and wants their continued support.
Karnataka government is considering naming a Bengaluru metro station after Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced the plan at a Kodava Samaj event.
The decision will be discussed and finalized with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
The event thanked the government for granting land to the Kodava Samaj.
Shivakumar acknowledged the Kodava community's contributions to various fields.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
- What
- The Karnataka government is considering naming a Bengaluru metro station after Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa.
- When
- Announced on Sunday during a felicitation event.
- Where
- Bengaluru.
- Why
- To honor Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and recognize the Kodava community's contributions.
- Event
- Felicitation by Kodava Samaj
- Proposed Action
- Name Metro Station
- Key Figure
- Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa
- Decision-Making Body
- State Government
- Location
- Bengaluru Metro
