Thu Feb 27 09:23:09 UTC 2025: ## Delhi BJP MLA Proposes Renaming Najafgarh to Honor King Nahar Singh

**New Delhi, [Date]** – BJP MLA Neelam Pehalwan has proposed renaming Najafgarh, her constituency in Delhi, to Nahargarh. The proposal, submitted to the Delhi Assembly on Thursday, aims to restore the area’s original name and honor the legacy of King Nahar Singh, a prominent figure in the 1857 Indian Rebellion.

Pehalwan argued that the current name, Najafgarh, was imposed by Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, a period marked by oppression in the region. She highlighted King Nahar Singh’s role in bringing Najafgarh under Delhi’s control during the rebellion. Previous attempts to rename the area, including efforts by former MP Parvesh Verma, have been unsuccessful. Pehalwan emphasized the historical significance of the name change for the residents of Najafgarh.

In a separate development, BJP MLA Anil Sharma also submitted a proposal to rename Mohammadpur in the RK Puram constituency to Madhavpur.

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