Vivekanand Marg instead of Tughlaq Lane... BJP MPs changed the name of Delhi Road on nameplate

BJP MP and former UP Deputy Chief Minister Dr Dinesh Sharma has written on his official social media account that 'I performed the griha pravesh with my family in my new residence 6-Swami Vivekanand Marg (Tughlaq Lane) in New Delhi by performing puja-archan as per rituals'. He has also shared many photos of the griha pravesh with this post.

BJP MPs modify address of Govt bungalows

The politics of changing names in Delhi has once again heated up. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dr Dinesh Sharma and Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar have written 'Swami Vivekanand Marg' on the nameplate of their house located on Tughlaq Lane, which has intensified the political stir. However, the name of the road has not been changed officially yet.

What MP Dinesh Sharma wrote

MP Dinesh Sharma has written on his official social media account that 'I performed Griha Pravesh with my family in my new residence 6-Swami Vivekanand Marg (Tughlaq Lane) in New Delhi by performing Puja-Archan as per rituals'.

He has also shared many photos of Griha Pravesh with this post. In these photos, 'Swami Vivekanand Marg' is seen written on the name plate outside his residence. After which this issue came into discussion.

New residence 6-Swami Vivekanand Marg (Tughlaq Lane) in New Delhi

On this matter, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma says that I was asked what kind of name plate I want. I said put the one that is installed nearby. He told that along with Vivekanand Marg, Tughlaq Lane is also written on the name plate. If you search on Google, Vivekanand Marg comes up.

He said that I have been the mayor for 11 years. I know that changing the name is the work of the city and state government. No MP can change the name. If someone proposes to change the name, then it is welcome.

How the name of roads is changed

A proposal regarding naming a road or place in Delhi is sent to the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). This proposal can be given by the Ministry of External Affairs, NGO or local people. After receiving the proposal, it is sent to the General Department of NDMC.

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After this, a 13-member committee of NDMC considers this proposal. This committee looks after the work of changing or naming the name. Finally, when a proposal is approved, its information is given to the Postmaster General of NDMC.

Summary

There is a guideline of the Home Ministry regarding changing the name of a road or place. It is necessary to follow it. For example, to give a new name to a road or place, the sentiments of the local people have to be taken care of. Apart from this, it is also taken care that there is no confusion on giving a new name to a road or place.

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