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Delhi MP Seeks Renaming of City to Indraprastha, Citing Ancient, Cultural Significance

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Delhi MP Praveen Khandelwal has requested the renaming of the city to Indraprastha, citing its ancient, cultural, and civilisational roots. Khandelwal, a member of the Chandni Chowk constituency, has also sought the renaming of the Old Delhi Railway Station and the International Airport to Indraprastha Junction and Indraprastha Airport, respectively. In his communications to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, and Tourism and Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Khandelwal highlighted the city's rich history and cultural heritage.

Key Takeaways:

  • Praveen Khandelwal, Chandni Chowk MP, has requested the renaming of Delhi to Indraprastha, citing its ancient, cultural, and civilisational roots.
  • The MP has also sought the renaming of the Old Delhi Railway Station to Indraprastha Junction and the International Airport to Indraprastha Airport.
  • Khandelwal has emphasized that Delhi is not just a modern metropolis but the soul of Indian civilization, and its true name, Indraprastha, symbolizes the country's historical identity, cultural heritage, and glorious tradition.
  • The MP has highlighted the importance of restoring the city's ancient identity as Indraprastha, which would represent historical justice and a significant step toward a cultural renaissance.
  • Khandelwal has cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of cultural resurgence and the reviving of ancient identities of sacred cities like Ayodhya, Kashi, and Prayagraj.

Statistics:

  • Delhi was declared a Union Territory on November 1, 1956.
  • Khandelwal has communicated with various Union ministers, including Amit Shah, Rekha Gupta, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Ram Mohan Naidu, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
  • The MP has sought the installation of grand statues of the Pandavas at a prominent location in Delhi, highlighting their role as the founders of Delhi and the Pandavas' capital city, Indraprastha.
  • Khandelwal has emphasized that Delis history is not merely thousands of years old but a living embodiment of Indian civilization and the glorious legacy of the city of Indraprastha.

Sources:

  • Praveen Khandelwal
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com
  • Press release by Praveen Khandelwal

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