Maharashtra speaker urges Shinde govt to rename Alibaug as 'Maynaknagri'
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra speaker urges Shinde govt to rename Alibaug as 'Maynaknagri'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar has urged the state government led by CM Eknath Shinde to rename Alibaug as ‘Maynaknagri’ in the memory of admiral Maynak Bhandari, who played a crucial role in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's naval prowess. Narwekar on Thursday wrote to chief minister Eknath Shinde, stressing that during the reign of Maratha warrior king Shivaji, coastal security and coastal war campaigns were crucial to prevent foreign invasions and that Maynak Bhandari played a crucial role in it. Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar “Shivaji Maharaj laid the foundation of a strong naval force, which Maynak Bhandari led from Konkan. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde initially introduced the proposition to rename the city in May 2023, coinciding with the 298th birth anniversary of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.

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Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar to be officially called ‘Ahilyanagar’
9 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar to be officially called ‘Ahilyanagar’

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra Cabinet on March 13 formally approved the renaming of Ahmednagar district to ‘Ahilyanagar’ after the 18th century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. The decision to rename the district had already been announced by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in May last year on the 298th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, who had established Maheshwar as the seat of the Holkar …

Ahmednagar becomes Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra Cabinet approves name change
9 months, 1 week ago

Ahmednagar becomes Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra Cabinet approves name change

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday announced its decision to rename Ahmednagar district as Ahilya Nagar after the 18th-century Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. Bharatiya Janata Party had been demanding the renaming of the Ahmednagar district after the renaming of Maharashtra's Aurangabad and Osmanabad as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Dharashiv respectively. The event was attended by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, …

Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra govt issues notification on change of names of Aurangabad, Osmanabad districts
1 year, 3 months ago

Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra govt issues notification on change of names of Aurangabad, Osmanabad districts

Firstpost  

The suggestions and objections sought a few months ago have been considered and the decision to change the names at the sub-division, village, taluka and district levels has been taken, the notification issued by the Revenue Department said The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government has issued a notification on the change of names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar …

​Maharashtra: Shinde govt issues notification on name change of Aurangabad, Osmanabad districts
1 year, 3 months ago

​Maharashtra: Shinde govt issues notification on name change of Aurangabad, Osmanabad districts

India TV News  

The Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government has officially issued a notification changing the names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad districts to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv respectively. The decision to rename Aurangabad and Osmanabad was taken in the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s last cabinet meeting, led by then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on June 29, 2022, just before he stepped down following …

Ahmednagar To Be Renamed As Ahilyanagar'
1 year, 6 months ago

Ahmednagar To Be Renamed As Ahilyanagar'

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In yet another name-changing move in the BJP-ruled states, the Maharashtra government has decided to rename Ahmednagar district as Ahilyadevi Nagar after Maratha ruler Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar. Her Himalayan like status will only add to the reputation of the district,” Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde announced at an event in Chondi village in Ahmednagar district, which is the birthplace …

Will write to PM Modi for removal of Aurangzeb\'s grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA
1 year, 9 months ago

Will write to PM Modi for removal of Aurangzeb\'s grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

AURANGABAD: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat, who owes allegiance to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave be removed from Aurangabad city. Shirsat termed as a "biryani party" a protest being held by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen against the renaming of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati …

Mughal admirers cry foul over renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
1 year, 9 months ago

Mughal admirers cry foul over renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

Op India  

On Friday, Maharashtra’s Ministry of Home Affairs approved the decision to rename ‘Aurangabad’ city, named after Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb. A miffed Shaikh Sadeque, the President of the Tipu Sultan Party, wrote, “If you hate the Mughals so much, then, break everything that they have created” अगर आप मुगलों से इतनी ही नफरत करते हों तो मुगलों ने बनाए हुए सभी …

Maha: Name change of Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities gets Centre\'s nod
1 year, 10 months ago

Maha: Name change of Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities gets Centre\'s nod

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The Union government has approved the renaming of Maharashtra's Aurangabad city as 'Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar' and that of Osmanabad city as 'Dharashiv'. Notably, to rename Aurangabad as Sambhajinagar and Osmanabad as Dharashiv was the last cabinet decision of the Shiv Sena-Nationalist Congress Party -Congress government, which collapsed last June following Shinde's rebellion against Uddhav Thackeray. Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve …

Centre approves renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad
1 year, 10 months ago

Centre approves renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday approved the renaming of Aurangabad city as “Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar” and the Osmanabad city as “Dharashiv”. ‘“Government of India has no objection to change the name of Aurangabad as ‘Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar’ and the Osmanabad city as ‘Dharashiv’,” Under Secretary to the GoI, Shyamal Kumar Bit, said in two separate order copies. Maharashtra Deputy Chief …

Maharashtra: Aurangabad, Osmanabad get new names | Deets Inside
1 year, 10 months ago

Maharashtra: Aurangabad, Osmanabad get new names | Deets Inside

India TV News  

Maharashtra: The name-changing game has elongated its root to Maharashtra. Home affairs ministry on Friday approved the proposal to change the name of the two cities of Maharashtra and claimed that the government in power had 'no objection' to the same. History behind the name of cities Aurangabad and Osmanabad Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra …

No hurry to hear pleas against renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad: Bombay High Court
2 years, 4 months ago

No hurry to hear pleas against renaming of Aurangabad, Osmanabad: Bombay High Court

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has said that there was no urgency in hearing petitions challenging the state government's plan to rename the cities of Aurangabad and Osmanabad. These petitions can wait.” The petition challenging the renaming of Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was filed last week, while the one challenging the renaming of Osmanabad was filed on Monday. The Uddhav Thackeray-led …

Maha Allies Shiv Sena, Cong Spar Over Renaming Aurangabad City, Thorat Says MVA Govt Stable
3 years, 11 months ago

Maha Allies Shiv Sena, Cong Spar Over Renaming Aurangabad City, Thorat Says MVA Govt Stable

News 18  

The Shiv Sena and the Congress, which are ruling allies in the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, on Sunday sparred over renaming Aurangabad city, with the Uddhav Thackeray-led party saying it is not "secular" behaviour if one finds "cruel and religiously blind" Mughal emperor Aurangzeb "dear". Erstwhile allies, the Sena and the BJP, have been pitching for renaming Aurangabad as 'Sambhajinagar' …

Aurangabad renaming row: BJP hits out at Congress, Sena
3 years, 11 months ago

Aurangabad renaming row: BJP hits out at Congress, Sena

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit out at the ruling Congress and the Shiv Sena over renaming Aurangabad city as Sambhajinagar. On Thursday, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Balasaheb Thorat ruffled feathers by remarking that his party would strongly oppose any proposal to rename Aurangabad. “If any proposal about renaming Aurangabad as ‘Sambhajinagar’ comes up, then the Congress, despite being …

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