Delhi BJP MP from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal on the occasion of Delhi Foundation Day, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging that India’s capital be restored to its historic and revered name, ‘Indraprastha.’ In his letter, the MP has proposed the renaming of other key landmarks as well, reflecting the cherished heritage.

BJP MP suggests renaming the capital to Indraprastha

According to Khandelwal, the name ‘Indraprastha’ is not merely symbolic, but embodies the soul of India’s civilisation, where Dharma, Nyaya, and Lok Kalyan have flourished since ancient times. In a post on X, the MP emphasised that Delhi deserves her true name, which is Indraprastha. He highlighted that from the time of the Pandavas to the present, Delhi has always been the heart of India’s culture

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