The coastal road being constructed in Mumbai city will be named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced recently, reports stated. He was speaking at an event organised at the Gateway of India celebrating  the 366th birth anniversary of Sambhaji Maharaj, the eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The CM called the road Mumbai’s lifeline and added they would erect a statue of Sambhaji Maharaj on this road.

The coastal road will connect Marine Drive to Kandivli, via the existing Bandra Worli Sea Link. It is expected to ease Mumbai’s northbound traffic. All respect to historical figures but it is better to enlighten people on how this Coastal Road will benefit and cut commuting time, instead of starting a debate on what it will be named.