In a significant move, Delhi BJP MLA Neelam Pahalwan on Thursday proposed renaming Najafgarh to Nahargarh, citing historical references and urging the Delhi Assembly to take action on the matter. Speaking in the Assembly, she emphasized the need to restore the “true identity” of the area, referencing Raja Nahar Singh’s role in the 1857 revolt, during which he fought and brought Najafgarh under Delhi’s territory.
Pahalwan, who won the Delhi Assembly Elections by defeating AAP’s Tarun Kumar by a margin of over 29,000 votes, called upon Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Speaker Vijender Gupta to support the proposal. She also mentioned that previous efforts, including those by former MP Parvesh Verma, had attempted to implement the name change but had not been successful.
Following Pahalwan’s proposal, BJP MLA Anil Sharma from RK Puram also put forth a demand to rename Mohammadpur, a sublocality in his constituency, to Madhavpuram. He stated that he would formally present the proposal in the Assembly.
Similarly, Mohan Singh Bisht, the MLA from Mustafabad, reiterated his commitment to renaming his constituency to either Shiv Puri or Shiv Vihar. He argued that the name Mustafabad did not resonate with the majority of the area’s population and that many residents were uncomfortable with it. He firmly stated his intent to push for the name change.
These proposals have ignited discussions in the political sphere, with reactions expected from opposition parties and local stakeholders.
