Tumkur, March 15 -- Union Minister of State for Railways V Somanna expressed his concerns over Karnataka's state government delaying approval to rename Tumkur Railway Station after Sri Shivakumar Swamiji, a revered figure in Tumkur.

He said that he has not received a response despite writing four letters and personally meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Speaking at an event in Tumkur, Somanna highlighted that a Rs 90 crore tender was issued for the project, but the state government has made no progress in the past five to six months.

Somanna also mentioned that he had spoken to the relevant officials, including the Chief Secretary and the Finance Secretary, but the response has been unsatisfactory.

The Union Minister emphasized...