Mangaluru: St Aloysius College opposed the MCC - Mangaluru City Corporation’s decision to rename the road from Catholic Club at Hampankatta to Dr B R Ambedkar Circle (Jyoti Circle). The stretch has as far as known borne the name ’St Aloysius Road’ yet the MCC unilaterally decided to rechristen it ’Mulky Sundararama Shetty Road’ in honour of the founder of Vijaya Bank. The regional office of the bank is located on the same stretch abutting Jyoti Circle.

Addressing media on rector of St Aloysius institutions, Rev Dionysius Vaz SJ said, "This road has been historically known as St Aloysius Road, after it was named by the City Corporation authorities 20 years ago. Most importantly, the campus is a landmark and the single major istitution and the road encompassing a part of the campus is justly named so. The college chapel with rare paintings is a national treasure and prominent monument for tourists, it is known to all, and recognized world wide."

Registrar of the college Dr A M Narahari clarified that the college authorities have nothing against Shetty, who has immensely contributed to the banking sector. However, replacing the name ’Aloysius’ without cause is unjust.