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Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government might rename Allahabad as Prayagraj before next year’s Kumbh Mela.Adityanath said that if a broad consensus is achieved, ‘Allahabad will be renamed as Prayagraj.’ “It might be the wish of many people that Allahabad can be renamed as Prayagraj.
“It might be the wish of many people that Allahabad can be renamed Prayagraj. It will be a very good message. If everyone agrees, we should know this city as Prayagraj and it can be a good start,” the chief minister was quoted as saying on Saturday by a news agency.
Allahabad, a historic city with a deep association with the freedom struggle, features the confluence of the rivers Ganga Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati.
Reports suggest Yogi Adityanath wants a new name in place before the Kumbha Mela, a mega spiritual gathering that draws gurus, seers and others from across the nation to Allahabad.
There have been mixed reactions to the rechristening; critics say there have been quite a few name-changes over the past few years.