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Karnataka Vikas Ranga suggests renaming Greater Bengaluru Authority to restore original name

Karnataka Vikas Ranga suggests renaming Greater Bengaluru Authority to restore original name
Image: Asianet Suvarna News

Karnataka Vikas Ranga expressed concern that the original name 'Bengaluru' is being lost across all roads and offices built by Kempegowda. The group has urged that the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) be renamed to Greater Bengaluru Authority. During a press statement, they stated that they will meet Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and submit a request to rename the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to Greater Bengaluru Authority, emphasizing the use of the Kannada word 'Bruhat' instead of 'Greater'.

Originally reported by Asianet Suvarna News Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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