The theory of naming it Bengaluru South isn’t unused. It was once at first mooted when Ramanagara was once carved out of Bengaluru Rural in 2007.
“In keeping with the sentiments of the people of the district, Congress MLAs of Ramanagara want the entire district to be renamed Bengaluru South,” mentionedMagadi MLA HC Balakrishna. “This is what Shivakumar hinted at in his speech, but many misconstrued it as him batting only for Kanakapura.”
Balakrishna insisted the merger wasn’t a farfetched concept: “Since Bengaluru is a global name, renaming Ramanagara would significantly benefit the district and boost its economy. And if it helps people, why not?”
Legislators from the district see it as a chance as maximum MLAs from Ramanagara district are from Congress and Shivakumar, who additionally holds the Bengaluru Construction portfolio, can name the photographs. “Discussions [on changing the name] are still in an early stage, and a final decision will be taken after consulting all stakeholders,” Balakrishna mentioned. However resources say a quick determination can also be anticipated provided that it’s going to get advantages Congress within the then Lok Sabha elections.
“Vokkaligas, who dominate Ramanagara, have an emotional attachment to Bengaluru as it was built by Kempegowda, a leader of the community,” mentioned an reputable. “They have a sense of ownership of the city. Moreover, they were part of the city. So, renaming Ramanagara dis trict as Bengaluru South is like restoring their pride. Congress believes it will yield a rich political dividend in the Lok Sabha elections which are barely seven months away.”
However surrounding Congress important spokesperson Nataraj Gowda mentioned it wasn’t simplest about politics. “Historically, there has been a connection between Ramanagara district and Kempegowda, the founder of Bengaluru. Kempegowda’s samadhi is in Magadi taluk, and Kempegowda-2 is ruled from Magadi. So, it is justified to rename Ramanagara as Bengaluru South.”
Alternatively, the journey has brought about a turf struggle between the public of former PM and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda and Shivakumar, who’s having a look to emerge because the champion of the Vokkaliga public. The public contains an estimated 15% of the surrounding’s folk and could be instrumental in Congress’ bid to win a minimum of 20 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats within the surrounding.
Historically, the Vokkaliga public has all the time sponsored Deve Gowda and his public. However since 2019, the JD(S) help bottom amongst Vokkaligas has eroded, proof of which is the form of ballot debacles, particularly in its strongholds. Shivakumar sees it as a abundance alternative to step into the large footwear of Deve Gowda.
Shivakumar first received from Sathanur meeting department in 1989 and has remained undefeated since, even next moving to the Kanakapura seat in 2008 next his former constituency gone down on account of a delimitation workout.
Month his monetary clout has advanced manifold — as his affidavits prior to the Election Fee display — his political clout has been restricted to Kanakapura and Bengaluru Rural. He has now not been in a position to keep watch over Ramanagara and Channapatna, that have been JD(S) important HD Kumaraswamy fiefdoms.
For a few years, Magadi, Channapatna, Ramanagara, Kanakapura, and the newly created Harohalli taluks had been a part of Bengaluru. They had been simplest then incorporated in Bengaluru Rural district.
