BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Saturday wrote to Union home minister Amit Shah, urging the government to rename Delhi as “Indraprastha” to restore its ancient identity and cultural heritage.

In the letter, he said Delhi held a special place among the ancient cultural centres of India. Indraprastha represented the eternal spirit of Indian civilisation, symbolising ideals of righteous governance and social harmony, he opined.

“It is not merely a metropolis but a living symbol of Indian civilisation, embodying the spirit, ethics, and tradition of public welfare. History bears witness that during the Mahabharata era, the Pandavas established their capital.”

“I humbly urge the Government of India to seriously consider and decide on this matter so that our capital may regain its ancient identit

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