Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Delhi CM Seeks Station Name Change, Officials Urge Protocol
The Chief Minister of Delhi wants to change the name of Old Delhi Railway Station to honor a historical figure named Maharaja Agrasen.
However, officials from the Railway Board said she needs to follow a specific process.
This involves getting approval from the Delhi government's cabinet and then asking the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for permission.
The MHA is the government department that makes the final decision on name changes.
The CM wrote to the Rail Minister, but the officials said this might not work.
If the MHA approves, the change gets published in an official government notice and the railway station name is changed.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta wrote to the Rail Minister seeking to rename Old Delhi Railway Station.
Railway Board officials stated the CM should follow the formal process.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) approves name changes, recommended by state governments.
To change the station name, the Chief Secretary must write to MHA after Cabinet approval.
The CM's request was to honor Maharaja Agrasen, a historical figure.
- Who
- Rekha Gupta, CM of Delhi; Railway Board officials.
- What
- Delhi CM seeks to rename Old Delhi Railway Station.
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but reported on July 2.
- Where
- Old Delhi Railway Station, Delhi.
- Why
- To honor Maharaja Agrasen.
Public Sentiment
Following Official Procedure
Public Opinion on the matter
Public Sentiment
CM's actions are to honor a historical figure and respond to public requests.
Following Official Procedure
The report doesn't explicitly mention opposing viewpoints.
- CM
- Rekha Gupta
- Railway Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Station in question
- Old Delhi Railway Station
- Proposed new name
- Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station
- Authority for approval
- Ministry of Home Affairs