Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Kushwaha Demands Renaming Patna to Pataliputra
Upendra Kushwaha wants to change the name of Patna back to its old name, Pataliputra.
He thinks it will honor Bihar's history, similar to how some cities have changed back to their original names.
Patna was once called Pataliputra, but it was renamed to Patna in the 16th century by Sher Shah Suri.
Kushwaha believes that this change could bring about positive change for the youth.
He is also focused on making changes in Bihar and hopes to gain public support for these changes.
Upendra Kushwaha wants Patna's name changed back to Pataliputra.
The original name, Pataliputra, was derived from the presence of Patali trees.
Sher Shah Suri renamed Pataliputra to Patna in the 16th century.
Kushwaha argues that the name change would revive Bihar’s heritage.
Kushwaha expressed his political vision, focusing on the youth.
- Who
- Upendra Kushwaha
- What
- Demanded Patna be renamed to Pataliputra
- When
- September 6, 2025
- Where
- Patna, Bihar
- Why
- To revive Bihar’s heritage.
- Politician
- Upendra Kushwaha
- Political Party
- Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM)
- Historical Name
- Pataliputra
- Former Name
- Patna
- Name Changer
- Sher Shah Suri
- Timeframe of Name Change
- 16th century
