Localities traditionally named after majority castes, will now be renamed after great leaders. Such places are found in cities and villages which identify them with certain castes and religions.

Following the state cabinet's decision on Wednesday, a government release said some localities are known as Kumbharwada, Maharwada, Bouddhwada, Mangwada, Dhorvasti, Brahmanwada, Mali Galli, etc. “This isn't fitting for a progressive state like Maharashtra. The localities will be renamed to create a social bond,” it said, adding that the new names would include “Samata Nagar, Bhim Nagar, Jyoti Nagar, Shahu Nagar, Kranti Nagar and other similar names.”