Ghaziabad likely to be renamed soon amid demands by Hindu outfits; here's all you need to know

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The Times of India. There seems to be no hurdle in proceeding with the process as BJP enjoys comfortable majority in civic body in the state. As per the proposal to be discussed today, the new suggested names are Gajnagar and Harnandi Nagar.

Harnandi Nagar name was coined as it resonates with Hindon river, which flows past the city. Sanjay Singh said, "The board has adopted my proposal and will hold a discussion on it on Tuesday. Primarily, I have proposed two names - Gajnagar and Harnandi Nagar.

He added, "Ghaziabad holds a significant place in history. It's high time the city is accorded its rightful place," reported TOI. Over the renaming of Ghaziabad region, Ghaziabad mayor, Sunita Dayal said, "This is the first time the matter will be being discussed at the executive level," reported TOI.

Sunita Dayal informed that requests pertaining to renaming of the place were frequent but for the first time these requests will be officially entertained at executive level. The head priest of Dudheshwar Nath temple, Mahant Narayan Giri is the leader of pack requesting for renaming of Ghaziabad. Two years back, Mahant Narayan Giri met UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and submitted a memorandum.

He said, "The CM assured me he would look into our demands. I had suggested that Ghaziabad should be named either Gajprastha, Dudheshwarath Nagar or Harnandipuram," reported TOI. Mahant Narayan Giri suggested names- Gajprastha, Dudheshwarath Nagar and Harnandipuram in view of the epic Mahabharat.

While providing explanation for his suggestion he said, "In Mahabharat, the area that is Ghaziabad today was once a part of Hastinapur, just 40km from here. This was a forested area and home to many wild animals like elephants. Since Gaj means