Under the revised names, IIMB Metro Station will be renamed Bilekahalli–IIMB.
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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 said the changes were approved in response to public demands and on the recommendation of a committee of which Mr. Surya 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
