MP Praveen Khandelwal believes renaming Delhi to Indraprastha would restore the city's ancient identity, boost national pride, and showcase India's rich cultural heritageA proposal to rename Delhi as Indraprastha has been put forth by a BJP MP from Delhi, seeking to reconnect the city with its rich historical past. MP Praveen Khandelwal had argued that Indraprastha, a name rooted in the Mahabharata, represents the city's earliest civilisational origin. He believes that restoring this ancient name would highlight India's cultural heritage and strengthen national pride. He suggests that renaming Delhi as Indraprastha would be a similar step towards preserving the country's rich cultural legacy. Kerala's name change sparks debateThe demand comes a day after the Union Cabinet approved a proposal from the Kerala government to change the state's name to Keralam.

Source: dna February 25, 2026 08:11 UTC