JALALABAD RENAMED PARASHURAMPURI

Current Context : The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved renaming Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, to Parashurampuri.

ABOUT PARASHURAMPURI NAME CHANGE

• Location: Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh
• Reason: Town is considered the mythological birthplace of Lord Parashuram.
• Cultural Significance:
  • Lord Parashuram is a revered figure in Sanatan Dharma.
  • The renaming reflects regional traditions and identity.
  • Replaces a name seen as a symbol of slavery/“ghulami”.
• Impact: Boosts cultural pride, preserves local heritage identity.