Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Bengaluru University Renamed after Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
The government in Karnataka has decided to rename Bengaluru City University after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
This is to honor his work in the city, where he helped start projects like roads and the metro.
The government also approved more money to build the North Campus of the university.
This campus is already being built, and this money will help finish it.
Karnataka cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru City University after Manmohan Singh.
The renaming is in tribute to Singh's contributions to Bengaluru's infrastructure.
Singh laid the foundation for key projects, including elevated corridors and the metro.
The cabinet also approved the second phase of development for the North Campus.
The second phase of the North Campus development is estimated to cost Rs123.50 crore.
- Who
- Karnataka cabinet.
- What
- Karnataka cabinet approved renaming Bengaluru City University after Manmohan Singh.
- When
- Announced recently.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- Why
- To honor Manmohan Singh's contributions to the city.
Supporters
No Opposition Mentioned
Renaming Justification
Supporters
Supports the renaming as a tribute to Singh's contributions.
No Opposition Mentioned
No opposing viewpoint mentioned.
- Event
- Renaming of Bengaluru City University
- Proposed Name
- Dr Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University
- Announced by
- Karnataka cabinet
- Reason
- Tribute to Manmohan Singh's contributions
- North Campus Development Cost
- Rs 123.50 crore
