India, July 3 -- A proposal by the Karnataka cabinet to rename Bengaluru City University in honour of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh has sparked sharp reactions on social media, with many questioning the move and its timing.

Approved on Wednesday, the decision aims to pay tribute to the late Congress leader by naming the university after him and transforming the institution into a model centre of learning in the country.

The proposal is being positioned as a recognition of Dr Singh's contributions to India's economic liberalisation and Bengaluru's infrastructure development.

On Thursday, Karnataka Chief Minister took to X and wrote, "Our decision to rename Bengaluru City University as Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City Universi...