The Maharashtra government has recently declared that Aurangabad and Osmanabad will be given new names. Aurangabad will now be called ‘Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar’, and Osmanabad will be called ‘Dharashiv’. Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, posted on his Twitter account that he has received the official letter of approval from the Government of India.
Government Approval
The Maharashtra government has decided to give new names to two cities. Aurangabad will now be called ‘Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar’, and Osmanabad will be called ‘Dharashiv’.
And guess what? The Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, shared on his Twitter account that the Indian government has approved this decision. He even congratulated the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, on this achievement.
Gratitude Towards India’s PM and Union Home Minister
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, has also taken to Twitter to share the official letter that confirms the name changes of Aurangabad and Osmanabad.
He took the opportunity to express his gratitude towards India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for approving this decision. He thanked them for their support in this matter.
Significance of the Name Change
The renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad is a tribute to the Maratha king, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and the Dharashiv caves, respectively.
It’s an amazing way to restore the Maratha legacy and honor their rich cultural heritage. The decision is being seen as a step towards recognizing the historical and cultural significance of these places.
It’s great to see efforts being made to preserve and celebrate our cultural heritage! The decision to rename Aurangabad and Osmanabad has been received positively by many people in the state.
This move is expected to create a sense of pride and identity among the citizens as they will now have a name that is closely tied to their rich cultural heritage. It’s always amazing to see people embrace their culture and history!