Bengaluru, Aug. 12 -- Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the government was ready to name Bettadalasuru metro station after MLA Munirathna if he thinks of sponsoring the station.

Replying to a question raised by BJP MLA Munirathna, in the Question Hour of the Legislative Assembly, Deputy CM said, "As per the norms, it is allowed to name the station after a company if they sponsor the construction with CSR funds. Prime Minister Modi praised the model, and Opposition leader Ashok was also there. Munirathna has about 70-80 acres of land there, and hence he needs a metro station."

Intervening, MLA Munirathna said, "If DCM DK Shivakumar makes a call to Embassy builders, they will make the payment in 24 hours. ...