The Maharashtra NDA government has issued a government resolution (GR) to rename Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. The Lok Sabha will now be known as Aurangabad, and its name will also be changed during the next delimitation process.
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Maharashtra NDA Govt issues GR for renaming Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
Now only the Lok Sabha will be known as ‘Aurangabad’ & its name will be also changed during next delimitation process. pic.twitter.com/6Xi0um87DO
— News Arena India (@NewsArenaIndia) September 16, 2023
In a significant move, the Maharashtra NDA Government has issued a Government Resolution (GR) to rename Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. This decision has stirred up a wave of reactions and discussions across the state. The GR states that only the Lok Sabha will continue to be known as ‘Aurangabad’, while its name will also be changed during the next delimitation process.
The decision to rename the city is seen as an attempt to honor the Maratha warrior king, Chhatrapati Sambhaji, who was the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The move is being hailed by some as a step towards reclaiming the city’s historical identity and celebrating its Maratha heritage.
However, there are also concerns raised by certain sections of society. The name change has faced criticism from opposition parties and some minority groups, who argue that it erases the historical significance of Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor after whom the city was originally named.
It is important to note that this decision follows a similar renaming trend in recent years, with several cities and landmarks being given new names to reflect the cultural and historical context of the region.
As of now, it is unclear how this name change will impact the residents of Aurangabad and whether it will lead to any administrative changes. The renaming process will likely involve various administrative procedures and consultations with the central government.
The issue of renaming cities and landmarks has always been a sensitive one, as it involves the rewriting of history and the cultural identity of a place. It remains to be seen how this decision will shape the future of Aurangabad and its residents..
BIG BREAKING NEWS
Maharashtra NDA Govt issues GR for renaming Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar.
Now only the Lok Sabha will be known as ‘Aurangabad’ & its name will be also changed during next delimitation process. pic.twitter.com/6Xi0um87DO
— News Arena India (@NewsArenaIndia) September 16, 2023