"Delhi Should Be Renamed Indraprastha": BJP MP's Letter To Amit Shah
Delhi BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Saturday urged Home Minister Amit Shah to rename the national capital to 'Indraprastha', citing its "ancient roots". According to Khandewal, Old Delhi Railway Station must also be renamed to 'Indraprastha Junction' and the international airport to 'Indraprastha Airport'.
Khandelwal, in his letter to Shah - which was also sent to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other ministers - said the move would reflect the historical, cultural, and civilisation roots.
"Delhi's history not only dates back thousands of years, but also embodies the soul of Indian civilisation and the vibrant tradition of the city of 'Indraprastha', founded by the Pandavas," he said in the letter, adding that grand statues of the Pandavas should be installed in the national capital.
