Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Nizam's grandson condemns BJP MP's remarks
Nawab Najaf Ali Khan, the grandson of the seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan, recently condemned the remarks made by BJP MP D. Arvind.
The MP suggested renaming Nizamabad district to Indur, claiming it was the original name.
Najaf Ali Khan found these remarks highly objectionable and condemned them, stating that the proposal to rename the district is a separate administrative matter.
He defended Nizam VII's legacy, highlighting his contributions to governance, infrastructure, education, health, and social harmony.
The Nizam is remembered as one of the most secular rulers in Indian history.
Najaf Ali Khan also mentioned that during Nizam VII's reign, Nizamabad was transformed into a major agricultural and industrial centre.
He argued that any deterioration of these assets is the responsibility of successive governments, not historical benefactors.
The BJP MP expressed confidence in securing a majority in the upcoming civic body polls in Nizamabad and changing the district's name.
Nawab Najaf Ali Khan condemned BJP MP D. Arvind's remarks about renaming Nizamabad to Indur.
The MP proposed the renaming, claiming it was the original name, and expressed confidence in changing it if the BJP comes to power.
Najaf Ali Khan found the remarks historically ignorant or malicious and defended Nizam VII's legacy.
Nizam VII is remembered for his contributions to governance, infrastructure, education, health, and social harmony.
During Nizam VII's reign, Nizamabad was transformed into a major agricultural and industrial centre.
- Who
- Nawab Najaf Ali Khan (grandson of seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan) and BJP MP D. Arvind
- What
- Condemnation of remarks about renaming Nizamabad to Indur and defense of Nizam VII's legacy
- When
- Remarks made on January 9, condemnation on Sunday (date not specified)
- Where
- Nizamabad district, Telangana, India
- Why
- BJP MP proposed renaming Nizamabad to Indur, which was condemned by Nizam's grandson for being historically ignorant or malicious
- Person Condemning Remarks
- Nawab Najaf Ali Khan (grandson of seventh Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan)
- Person Making Remarks
- BJP MP D. Arvind
- Proposed Renaming
- Nizamabad to Indur
- Nizam VII's Reign
- 1911 to 1947
- Nizam VII's Death
- February 27, 1967
- Nizam VII's Contributions
- Governance, infrastructure, education, health, social harmony
- Nizamabad's Transformation
- Major agricultural and industrial centre during Nizam VII's reign
- BJP MP's Statement Date
- January 9