Within the letter, he stated Delhi holds a particular place among the many historical cultural centres of India. Indraprastha represents the everlasting spirit of Indian civilisation, symbolising beliefs of righteous governance and social concord, he opined.
“It isn't merely a metropolis however a residing image of Indian civilisation, embodying the spirit, ethics, and custom of public welfare. Historical past bears witness that throughout the Mahabharata period, the Pandavas established their capital.”
“I humbly urge the Authorities of India to significantly contemplate and resolve on this matter in order that our capital could regain its historical id and glory,” the Chandni Chowk MP stated in a letter in Hindi.
He additionally prompt renaming the Delhi airport and Previous Delhi railway station.
“The Previous Delhi railway station ought to be renamed Indraprastha Railway Station. Indira Gandhi Worldwide Airport ought to be renamed Indraprastha Airport. A distinguished statue of the Pandavas ought to be established at key places in Delhi,” he famous. Khandelwal stated that as different historic cities like Prayagraj, Ayodhya, Ujjain and Varanasi are reclaiming their historical identities, Delhi, too, deserves to be honoured in its unique kind. He stated renaming the nationwide capital will mark a major step in the direction of reviving India's cultural heritage, restoring town's heritage and reaffirming respect for its civilisational legacy.
This could not solely revive the capital's historical id but additionally give new energy to our cultural consciousness, he added.
By adopting the identify Indraprastha, Delhi will as soon as once more emerge as a religious, cultural, and civilisational image of Bharat, he stated.
It can strengthen nationwide satisfaction, enhance cultural tourism, and encourage the youth to attach with the nation's superb heritage, he famous.
