Archive · 10 Aug 2025
Bhopal Civic Body Seeks to Rename Nawab Hamidullah Institutions
The local government in Bhopal, India, wants to change the names of a hospital, a college, and a school because they are named after the last Nawab (ruler) who didn't initially want Bhopal to join India.
The local government passed a proposal to rename these institutions in June and sent it to the municipal commissioner.
But the opposition party disagrees and is taking the issue to court, arguing that the decision was made without proper discussion.
This name change has been requested for two years.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation proposed renaming institutions named after Nawab Hamidullah Khan.
Institutions targeted include Hamidia Hospital, Hamidia College, and Hamidia School.
The proposal was passed in June and sent to the municipal commissioner.
Leader of Opposition filed a petition in High Court challenging the decision.
The corporation's president stated the renaming is due to the Nawab's initial opposition to Bhopal's integration with India.
- Who
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation and Leader of Opposition.
- What
- Proposal to rename institutions named after Nawab Hamidullah Khan.
- When
- Proposal passed in June, ongoing legal challenges.
- Where
- Bhopal, India.
- Why
- Due to the Nawab's initial reluctance to integrate Bhopal with India.
Supporters of Name Change
Opponents of Name Change
Reason for Name Change
Supporters of Name Change
Institutions should not be named after someone who initially opposed Bhopal's integration with India.
Opponents of Name Change
No information provided.
Legal Arguments
Supporters of Name Change
No information provided.
Opponents of Name Change
Decision made without debate.
- Institutions Targeted
- Hamidia Hospital, Hamidia College, Hamidia School
- Last Nawab
- Hamidullah Khan
- Legal Challenge
- Madhya Pradesh High Court
- Proposal Date
- June
- Proposer
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation
