The Maharashtra Cabinet has made a significant decision to rename 8 Mumbai railway stations, shedding their British-era names in favor of ones that reflect local heritage and culture. Additionally, the government has approved the construction of a sea link between Uttan (Bhayander) and Virar (Palghar). The stations to be renamed include Mumbai Central to Nana Jagannath Shankarsheth, Curry Road to Lalbaug, Sandhurst Road to Dongri, Marine Lines to Mumba Devi, Charni Road to Girgaon, and Cotton Road's new name was not specified. This move is part of a broader effort to preserve the cultural identity and heritage of the area, as indicated by Smriti Irani, BJP Amethi MP, who initiated a similar change for stations in her constituency. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a NOC for the renaming of eight railway stations in Amethi district after local temples, saints, idols, and freedom fighters.
The Union ministry of home affairs has issued a NOC to rename eight railway stations in Amethi district after local temples, saints, idols, and freedom fighters. Read here: https://t.co/XxeUpglHF8 https://t.co/Hu2MBJqkiA
The move was reportedly initiated by #BJP #Amethi MP #SmritiIrani, who said that names of eight railway stations in her constituency had been changed in view of preserving the cultural identity and heritage of the place. https://t.co/SGOWSduuV4 https://t.co/K0FwxwkCog
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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves Name Change For 8 British-Era Stations In Mumbai 🚆 https://t.co/JrO5rRx0Cx Take a look at the new names⤵️ https://t.co/ILEfIhlAWS
#NewsAlert | Maharashtra government to change the names of 8 Mumbai local railway stations and Ahmednagar city ▪️ Mumbai Central ➡️Nana Jagannath Shankarsheth ▪️ Curry Road ➡️ Lalbaug ▪️ Sandhurst Road ➡️ Dongri ▪️ Marine Lines ➡️ Mumba Devi ▪️ Charni Road ➡️ Girgaon ▪️ Cotton…
Maharashtra Cabinet has decided to rename 8 Mumbai railway station names which were British Era names. Also, the cabinet has approved to construct a sea link between Uttan (Bhayander) and Virar (Palghar)