Archive · 28 Oct 2025
BJP Leader Urges Delhi Govt to Use 'Dilli' in Official Logo
A politician named Vijay Goel wants the city of Delhi to officially call itself 'Dilli' instead of 'Delhi'.
He wrote a letter to the city's leader, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
He believes 'Delhi' is a name left over from British times and doesn't represent the city's real history and culture.
Many people and old stories have always called it 'Dilli'.
He thinks changing the name would be like other cities that changed their old names back, like Mumbai or Kolkata.
The government is getting ready to show a new logo for the city.
Goel wants this new logo to use 'Dilli'.
The government wants the logo to show that the city is modern and works for its people.
BJP leader Vijay Goel has urged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to use the spelling 'Dilli' in the city's official logo.
Goel stated that 'Delhi' is an anglicised spelling and a colonial legacy, while 'Dilli' reflects the true cultural and historical identity.
He demanded that 'Dilli' be used in all future official communications by the Delhi government.
Goel cited examples of other Indian cities like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai that have reclaimed their original identities.
The Delhi government is set to unveil the city's first official logo on November 1, which aims to symbolize modern governance and progress.
- Who
- Senior BJP leader Vijay Goel and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- What
- Vijay Goel urged the Delhi government to use the spelling 'Dilli' instead of 'Delhi' in the city's upcoming official logo and all future official uses.
- When
- Tuesday (before November 1)
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Goel claims 'Delhi' is an anglicised, colonial legacy, while 'Dilli' represents the city's true cultural, historical identity, and emotional bond.
BJP Leader Vijay Goel
Delhi Government (Implied/Implicit)
Spelling of the City's Name
BJP Leader Vijay Goel
Demands the use of 'Dilli' instead of 'Delhi' in the official logo and future government use, arguing 'Delhi' is an anglicised colonial legacy. Believes 'Dilli' reflects the city's true cultural and historical identity and emotional bond.
Delhi Government (Implied/Implicit)
Prepares to unveil an official logo with the prevailing spelling 'Delhi', aiming to represent modern, transparent, and people-centric governance, democratic values, technological advancement, civic participation, vibrancy, unity, and progress.
Historical and Cultural Identity
BJP Leader Vijay Goel
Argues 'Dilli' aligns with centuries of use by poets, writers, and people, embodying sentiment, tradition, and authentic identity, derived from 'Dhillika' or 'Dhilli'.
Delhi Government (Implied/Implicit)
Focuses on positioning Delhi as a strong brand symbolising modern governance and progress, with the logo embodying vibrancy and unity.
- BJP Leader
- Vijay Goel
- Delhi Chief Minister
- Rekha Gupta
- Event
- Demand to use 'Dilli' in Delhi's official logo
- Proposed Logo Unveiling Date
- November 1
- Logo Design Competition Entries
- Over 1,800
- Historical Name Origin
- Dhillika or Dhilli (founded by Tomar kings)