Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday announced the renaming of three metro stations in the national capital. She asserted that the move to rename the metro stations aims to strengthen local identity and enhance passenger convenience. The announcement was made through a post shared by the Chief Minister on X.
CM Gupta said that the renaming exercise reflects the government’s intention to provide clarity for commuters. It also aims to ensure that station names correspond more accurately with the neighbourhood they serve. As per the CM’s announcement, the proposed North Pitampura Metro Station, located in the QU Block area, will now be named North Pitampura-Prashant Vihar Metro Station.
What are the new names?
The proposed Pitampura North Metro Station has been renamed Haiderpur Village Metro Station, while the existing Pitampura Metro Station on the red line will now be known as Madhuban Chowk Metro Station. Pitampura is set to become an interchange station after the RK Puram–Janakpuri corridor of the Magenta Line under Phase IV expansion becomes operational.
Alongside the announcement, Gupta also highlighted the arrival of the Raj Kalash Yatra at Haiderpur. The yatra was organised in honour of the martyrs of the Rezang La War. Gupta called the Yatra’s arrival a moment of great pride for the area and said it symbolised a strong message of national unity.
Delhi MP writes to HM Amit Shah
Earlier, Delhi BJP MP from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal on the occasion of Delhi Foundation Day, wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging that India’s capital be restored to its historic and revered name, ‘Indraprastha.’ In his letter, the MP proposed the renaming of other key landmarks as well, reflecting the cherished heritage. According to Khandelwal, the name ‘Indraprastha’ is not merely symbolic, but embodies the soul of India’s civilisation, where Dharma, Nyaya, and Lok Kalyan have flourished since ancient times.
In a post on X, the MP emphasised that Delhi deserves her true name, which is Indraprastha. He highlighted that from the time of the Pandavas to the present, Delhi has always been the heart of India’s culture, wisdom, and power.
