The newly built flyover in Yelahanka has been named after freedom fighter Veer Savarkar by the Yediyurappa led BJP government. Soon after the announcement, the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) protested against the move.
Congress leader and former Chief Minister of Karnataka said that the flyover should be named after a freedom fighter from the state. Former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy also struck a similar note.
The BJP countered the criticism by asking “Why Indira Canteens? Why Rajiv Gandhi hospital? Savarkar is a giant among our freedom fighters. It is only a token of respect for such a great soul who sacrificed for the country.”
The 400 metre long flyover from built at a cost of ₹34 crore will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Yediyurappa on May 28, the 137th birth anniversary of Veer Savarkar.