India, Sept. 9 -- A fresh naming controversy has broken out in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced that a proposal has been received to name a metro station in Bengaluru as 'St. Mary'.

The recommendation will be sent to the central government for approval, with the CM promising to announce the official naming date once cleared, reported Asianet Suvarna News.

Speaking at the St. Mary's birthday celebration in Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said, "I am very happy to participate in this program every year. Many people pray to Mother St. Mary for health, both physical and mental, and fulfill their vows. That is why St. Mary is called the Mother of Health."

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