The initiative to rename Ghaziabad gained momentum after Allahabad became Prayagraj in 2018. The proposal is now on the municipal corporation s agenda, offering two options, Gajnagar and Harnandi Nagar. Initiated by a BJP councillor, the proposal, backed by historical significance, may find favor.
Ghaziabad near Delhi is likely to soon join the list of places renamed in Uttar Pradesh amid demands by Hindu outfits. The options are: Gajnagar and Harnandi Nagar.
Following the renaming of Allahabad to Prayagraj in 2018, there has been several demands to rename the NCR district – Ghaziabad over the last few years
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The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation proposed renaming the city, presenting three options: Harnandi Nagar, Gaj Prastha, and Doodheshwernath Nagar. The decision now rests with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, though final approval requires the Centre s consent. The suggestions aim to honor local demands and Hindu heritage, rooted in the city s connection to the Mahabharata s Hastinapur. These names reflect historical ties, considering Ghaziabad s origins as a forest home to elephants, termed Gaj in Hindi.