Dehradun, April 1 -- In a significant move to pay tribute to prominent figures who contributed to preserving India's rich cultural legacy, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the renaming of various locations in the districts of Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, and Udham Singh Nagar. The Chief Minister emphasised that the renaming process reflects public sentiment while honouring Indian culture and heritage.

In Haridwar district, Aurangzebpur has been renamed to Shivaji Nagar; Gajiwali to Arya Nagar; Chandpur to Jyotiba Phule Nagar; Mohammadpur Jat to Mohanpur Jat; Khanpur Kursli to Ambedkar Nagar; Indrishpur to Nandpur; Khanpur to Shri Krishna Pur; and Akbarpur Fazalpur to Vijayanagar. In Dehradun district, Miyanwa...