Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:55pm on 09 Jan 2024,Tuesday India
Ghaziabad, near Delhi, could be renamed as BJP councillor Sanjay Singh proposes names Gajnagar and Harnandi Nagar. The proposal faces no major hurdles with BJP's majority in the civic body. The suggestion, part of today's board meeting agenda, aims to reflect the city's historical significance. Ghaziabad Mayor, Sunita Dayal, notes it's the first time such requests will be discussed at the executive level. Hindu outfits, led by Dudheshwar Nath temple's head priest, seek the change based on Mahabharat history. Recent Uttar Pradesh renamings include Prayagraj and Ayodhya Cantonment. Ghaziabad's renaming follows derogatory remarks by Maldives leaders, impacting tourism.
