BJP MP Proposes Renaming Delhi as Indraprastha Citing Ancient Heritage

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to rename Delhi as 'Indraprastha,' citing archaeological findings at Purana Qila and references from the Mahabharata that link the ancient city to present-day Delhi. He argues that the current name reflects a later historical period, while 'Indraprastha' would restore the capital's ancient civilisational identity. Khandelwal referenced precedents like Mumbai and Kolkata's renaming and called for consultations with historians and archaeologists before any decision.