BJP Accuses Congress of Renaming Gandhi Ward to Nehru Nagar in Bengaluru
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News18•02-02-2026, 12:51
BJP Accuses Congress of Renaming Gandhi Ward to Nehru Nagar in Bengaluru
- •BJP MLA Suresh Kumar accused Congress of 'conditional love' for Mahatma Gandhi, citing a ward renaming in Bengaluru.
- •Kumar claimed 'Gandhi Nagar' ward was changed to 'Nehru Nagar', alleging Congress uses Gandhi's name only for political gain.
- •This accusation comes amidst Congress's protest against the Centre for renaming MGNREGA to VB-G RAM G Act, 2025.
- •Congress alleges the BJP-led NDA government is undermining MGNREGA by removing Gandhi's name.
- •BJP rejects allegations, stating scheme objectives are unchanged and accuses Congress of misleading the public.
Why It Matters: BJP and Congress clash over Mahatma Gandhi's legacy amid renaming controversies and political accusations.
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