Mumbai:
The Maharashtra government will rename eight railway stations in Mumbai that have British-era names. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday.
The eight railway stations that will be renamed in Mumbai are:
- Mumbai Central will be named after philanthropist Jagannath Shankar Seth.
- Curry Road is renamed Lalbagh.
- Sandhurst Road becomes Dongri.
- Marine Lines will be named Mumba Devi.
- Charni Road becomes Girgaon.
- Cotton Green, better known as Black Chowki.
- Kings Circle could soon be called Tirthankara Parshvanath.
- Dockyard Road is renamed Mazgaon.
Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale has announced that the Maharashtra government has approved his proposal to rename eight railway stations in Mumbai. The MP representing Mumbai South Central constituency said the proposal will now be sent to the Center for approval.
Historian Bharat Gothoskar has pointed out that not all proposed railway stations have colonial origins. One station in particular takes its name from a Marathi term meaning 'grassland'. He revealed that some stations, such as Charni Road and Marine Lines, have local significance and despite public demand, he argued against changing the names.
In another recent development, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the purchase of 2.5 hectares of land in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, signaling the construction of a Maharashtra Bhavan. Secondly, Ahmednagar district will be renamed as Ahilya Nagar. The government has also given the green light for the construction of a sea link between Uttan (Bhayander) and Virar (Palghar).