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Renaming railway stations and iconic landmarks: What's in a name? A battle over cultural identity, political power & history

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Updated on: 12 August,2025 07:14 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Ronak Mastakar | ronak.mastakar@mid-day.com

While some see it as a step toward reclaiming the heritage and honouring local icons, others feel it disrupts the city’s identity or creates confusion; for many, changing the names of locations to represent local history and culture serves as a tribute to Marathi icons and traditions

Renaming railway stations and iconic landmarks: What's in a name? A battle over cultural identity, political power & history

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Key Highlights

  1. Mumbai has witnessed the renaming of several iconic places, buildings, railway stations
  2. Some see it as a step toward reclaiming the heritage and honouring local icons
  3. Others feel it disrupts the city’s identity or creates confusion

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