The Congress party’s INDIA bloc ally, Shiv Sena(UBT), has submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to rename the Metro Station in Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar locality after Chhatrapati Shivaji, even as the Karnataka government is mulling over the Saint Basilica Church.
Anand Dubey, the Shiv Sena(UBT) spokesperson, stated that Shivaji Maharaj is not confined to Maharashtra; he is the founding father of the Swaraj movement in the entire subcontinent and a great warrior. Naming the Metro Station after Shivaji Maharaj would be a tribute and an honour to his legacy. It would also help enhance Bengaluru’s cultural identity at the global level.The states of Maharashtra and Karnataka have shared cordial and harmonious relations, which are a result of our shared culture and mutual respect,” he stated.“The states of Maharashtra and Karnataka have shared cordial and harmonious relations, which are a result of our shared culture and mutual respect,” he stated.He further added that naming the Metro Station after Shivaji Maharaj would inspire future generations by highlighting the valour and courage of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and strengthen the cultural integrity of both Karnataka and Maharashtra.
