India, Aug. 20 -- The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Tuesday approved a bill to rename Bangalore City University in honour of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away on February 26 this year. Once the bill comes into effect, the institution will be known as Dr Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University.

The decision, first announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during his budget speech, is aimed at positioning the university as a model institution in the country. Supporters of the move described it as a tribute to Dr Singh's contributions to India's economic reforms, education sector, and governance during his tenure as the 13th Prime Minister.

However, the bill drew criticism from the opposition BJP. Leader of Oppos...