On the demand for renaming the city, the deputy chief minister said, "It is well known that Lucknow s name earlier was Laxman Nagri. We will move forward according to the situation." Asked whether the government would go ahead with the renaming, he said, "We will let you all know about it." 📰 Lucknow Known As Laxman Nagri in Past: Uttar Pradesh Dy CM Brajesh Pathak On Demand to Rename City.