Under the revised names, IIMB Metro Station will be renamed Bilekahalli–IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase will become NS Palya–JP Nagar 4th Phase, and Tavarekere will be renamed SG Palya (Suddagunte Palya) | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K
The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved the renaming of three stations on Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Pink Line following demands from local residents and elected representatives, according to Greater Bengaluru Authority Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Bengaluru South Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya.
Both stated that the changes were approved based on public demands and recommendations of a committee of which he was a member.
Under the revised names, IIMB Metro Station will be renamed Bilekahalli–IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase will become N.S. Palya–J.P. Nagar 4th Phase, and Tavarekere will be renamed S.G. Palya (Suddagunte Palya).
The request was jointly submitted by elected representatives, including Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Ramalinga Reddy, Mr. Gowda, Mr. Surya and MLAs Satish Reddy, Uday Garudachar and M. Krishnappa.
Published - November 11, 2026 10:42 pm IST
Source: The Hindu · The Hindu Bureau
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