Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Jan 2: A circle in heart of the city has been renamed by unidentified persons overnight. The Diana Circle as it is popularly called, is a prominent landmark of the city. The circle has been renamed as ‘Mukhyaprana Circle’ overnight.
A board with the name ‘Mukhyaprana Circle’ has appeared overnight near Diana Circle. The board also has mentions of the current and former MLAs of Udupi. It also bears a name - Sharma Ramdas.
Two boards have been placed on either sides of the main road. Even though the circle is just within the eyesight of the city municipality office, the act was not noticed by the CMC officers. No action has been taken even after 24 hours.
In a previous incident, Karavali junction overpass was renamed as ‘Pejawar Sri Vishweshatheertha flyover’.