U’khand Changes Name of Aurangzebpur, Other Places in 4 Districts
In a significant move, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami recently announced the change in the names of 11 places in four districts of the state. The renaming exercise is aimed at promoting Indian culture and identity, as per the CM’s statement. The affected areas are spread across Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar districts.
One of the notable changes is the renaming of Aurangzebpur in Haridwar to Shivaji Nagar. This move is seen as a tribute to the legendary Maratha warrior and king, Shivaji Bhonsle, who played a crucial role in the struggle for Indian independence. Similarly, Khanpur in Haridwar has been renamed as Shri Krishnapur, in honor of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism.
In Dehradun, the name of Abdullapur has been changed to Daksh Nagar. Although the exact reason behind this renaming is not explicitly stated, it is likely that the name change is aimed at promoting the cultural and historical significance of the area.
The other locations that have undergone name changes are:
- Haridwar’s Khalsa Nagar has been renamed as Kailash Nagar
- Haridwar’s Mohabbatpur has been renamed as Shri Ram Nagar
- Dehradun’s Fatehpur has been renamed as Sainik Nagar
- Dehradun’s Kheragaon has been renamed as Ravi Nagar
- Nainital’s Kurla has been renamed as Shri Guru Nagar
- Udham Singh Nagar’s Sherpur has been renamed as Shri Krishna Nagar
- Udham Singh Nagar’s Khatima has been renamed as Panchsheel Nagar
- Udham Singh Nagar’s Dharampur has been renamed as Shri Guru Nagar
- Nainital’s Haldwani’s Jail Road has been renamed as Shri Kailash Marg
- Nainital’s Haldwani’s Thakur Marg has been renamed as Shri Krishna Marg
The renaming exercise has been carried out in accordance with the official notification issued by the Uttarakhand government. The notification states that the changes are being made to promote the cultural and historical significance of the areas, as well as to strengthen the Indian identity.
This move has sparked a mix of reactions from the public, with some people hailing the decision as a step towards promoting Indian culture and identity, while others have raised concerns about the potential implications of renaming places. Some have also questioned the need for such changes, arguing that the existing names have their own historical and cultural significance.
In an interview, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized that the renaming exercise is aimed at promoting Indian culture and identity, and that it is being carried out in accordance with the official notification. He also expressed his confidence that the changes will have a positive impact on the state and its people.
The renaming of these locations is not a new phenomenon in India. In recent years, several states have renamed places with names that are perceived to have historical or cultural significance. For example, the state of Maharashtra renamed Aurangabad as Sambhaji Nagar in 2016, in honor of the legendary Maratha warrior Sambhaji Bhonsle.
In conclusion, the Uttarakhand government’s decision to change the names of 11 places in four districts is a significant move that aims to promote Indian culture and identity. While some people may have concerns about the potential implications of renaming places, the decision is likely to have a positive impact on the state and its people.
