India, Jan. 23 -- Amid the political discussion on renaming British-era landmarks, the BJP's Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Thursday suggested that the BMC review whether King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital should continue to carry its colonial-era name. The minister was speaking at the 100th-anniversary programme of the hospital and its affiliated GS Medical College, where he also pushed for a stronger integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital systems in public healthcare.

Lodha said that the name of the landmark hospital symbolised British rule and had little relevance in present-day India. "Even after celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, many symbols of British rule still remain," he said. "The name 'King Edward' represents col...