These Eight Mumbai Stations Are Set To Shed British-era Names
Member of Parliament Rahul Shewale is on a renaming spree, shaking up Mumbai's suburban railway scene like a caffeinated bartender at a mixology contest.
According to reports from Times Now, Chief Minister Shinde is giving Shewale's proposal a thumbs-up, signaling a shift towards names that are as spicy as Mumbai's street food.
Shewale, fueled by the fervor of Mumbaikars demanding change, is pushing to swap out the old, colonial-era names for ones that pack a punch of historical and cultural significance.
These changes aren't just a nod to tradition; they're a full-blown dance-off with local sentiments and modern relevance. And if that's not enough, the state government is even tossing in a proposal to rename Mumbai Central Railway Station to something as snazzy as Nana Jagannath Shankarsheth Railway Station. Talk about an upgrade!
Here are the proposed name changes:
- Curry Road will soon sizzle as Lalbaug.?
- Marine Lines is set to make waves as Mumbadevi.?
- Sandhurst Road will shake things up as Dongri.?
- Cotton Green will weave a new tale as Kalachowki.?
- Charni Road will twirl into action as Girgaon.?
- Dockyard Road will dock its old name and sail smoothly as Mazgaon.?
- King Circle will bow down to royalty as Tirthakar Parshivnath.?
Shewale isn't just waving the flag of sovereignty; he's blasting it through a megaphone while riding an elephant down the streets of Mumbai. He's all about tossing out the old and embracing the new, and he's not alone. The central government is joining the party, renaming colonial-era landmarks faster than you can say "chaiwala turned PM."
"The state government's nod is just the appetizer," says Shewale, grinning like a cat in a milk factory. "Next stop: the central government's desk for the final stamp of approval!"
It's not just a name change; it's a Mumbai makeover, and Shewale is leading the charge like a Bollywood hero on a mission to save the city ¨C one station name at a time.
