Demand for changing names of localities intensifies in Varanasi, will be discussed in Municipal Corporation meeting
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The demand to change the names of Muslim localities in Varanasi is gaining momentum. After the support of Hindu organizations and Jagatguru Rambhadracharya, now this will be discussed in the Municipal Corporation meeting. Will this proposal to change the historical name be accepted? Read full information.
Amid the controversy over Aurangzeb across the country, the demand for changing the names of Muslim localities has intensified in Varanasi for the past few days. Many Hindu organizations have raised their voice on this issue and have appealed to the administration to take a decision on it soon. Now this matter is going to become a topic of discussion in the executive meeting of Varanasi Municipal Corporation.
Increased stir in Municipal Corporation
Activity has increased in Varanasi Municipal Corporation regarding this whole matter. This issue will be discussed in detail in the executive meeting to be held today. According to Municipal Corporation sources, a proposal will be put forward in the meeting regarding the change of names of many wards, in which there will be a demand to change the names of those localities whose names are historically associated with Muslim rulers or other Muslim symbols.
Role of Hindu organizations
For the past few days, various Hindu organizations of Varanasi have demonstrated and submitted memorandum regarding this demand. They believe that the names of the localities which are associated with Mughal rulers or other Muslim symbols should be changed to names that match Hindu traditions and culture. The argument behind this is that Varanasi is a holy city of Hinduism and it is necessary to present the historical heritage here in the right perspective.
Reaction of Jagatguru Rambhadracharya
This issue gained further strength when eminent saint Jagatguru Rambhadracharya also advocated changing the names of Muslim localities during his Varanasi visit. He said that this is a necessary step to strengthen the Sanatan culture of Kashi and maintain its religious identity. After his comment, the debate on this subject has intensified.
Wave of opposition and support
However, both support and opposition to this proposal are coming to the fore. Some people are considering it a right step towards restoring the cultural and historical heritage, while on the other hand some organizations are calling it a decision affecting communal harmony. Many people from the local Muslim community have objected to this proposal and called it a unnecessary controversy.
Administration's stance
The Varanasi administration says that all parties will be heard before taking a decision on any proposal. Further action will be taken on this after the Municipal Corporation meeting. Administrative officials have clarified that any decision will be taken within the ambit of law and constitution.
Further possibilities
If this proposal gets approval in the Municipal Corporation meeting, then it will be sent to the state government under the formal process. After this, the final decision will be taken only after consultation with the state government and the concerned administrative officials.
This issue of changing the names of the mohallas in Varanasi has become a topic of discussion not only at the local level but also at the national level. What will be the final decision on this will be clear only in the coming days, but it is certain that this topic is going to make more headlines in the coming time.
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