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Ramanagara District to Be Renamed Bengaluru South, Says Karnataka Dy CM Shivakumar

The Karnataka State Cabinet has officially renamed Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South, effective immediately, as stated in the notification issued by the government.
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized the decision, claiming it serves a political agenda and does not honor historical context.
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended the decision, stating it aims to increase land values and attract investments to the area.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted public support and government authority to make such changes.

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The Siasat Daily

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‘Nothing wrong in renaming Ramanagara’: Abu Azmi backs Karnataka govt

New Delhi: Backing the Karnataka government’s decision to rename Ramanagara district as ‘Bengaluru South’, SP Maharashtra chief Abu Asim Azmi said there was “nothing wrong” with the move and took a swipe at name changes in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that only Muslim names were being deliberately altered in the northern state. “There is no hate in this name. In UP and other places, including Maharashtra, Muslim names were deliberately changed. If Ka…

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The Hindu

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Decision to rename Ramanagara district triggers political tussle

Political tussle over renaming Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South, with Union Minister Kumaraswamy opposing for real estate gains.

1 day ago·India

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India TV News

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Karnataka's Ramanagara district to be renamed 'Bengaluru South': DK Shivakumar

The Karnataka government on Thursday approved the remaining of neighbouring Ramanagara district as 'Bengaluru South'. Ramanagara, about 50 kms from Bengaluru, will remain as the headquarters of the renamed district, which will also consist of Magadi, Kanakapura, Channapatna and Harohalli taluks. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said, "We have checked the rules, regulations, acts and amendments. Ramanagara was originally part of Bengaluru dist…

2 days ago·India

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NDTV

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Ramanagara District To Be Renamed 'Bengaluru South', Says DK Shivakumar

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday announced that Ramanagara district will be renamed as 'Bengaluru South' for all administrative purposes.

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Karnataka Govt Approves Renaming of Ramanagara District as Bengaluru South

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday approved the renaming of neighbouring Ramanagara district as 'Bengaluru South'. India News | Karnataka Govt Approves Renaming of Ramanagara District as Bengaluru South.

2 days ago

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Hindustan Times

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Ramanagara to be renamed ‘Bengaluru South’ for administrative purposes: DK Shivakumar

Ramanagara district in Karnataka will be renamed Bengaluru South District for administrative purposes, as announced by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

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