The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur to be renamed ‘Parshurampuri’ by U.P. government
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Mayank Kumar
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The Uttar Pradesh government has approved the renaming of Jalalabad town to 'Parshurampuri' due to its historical and religious significance. The decision has drawn criticism from opposition parties who view it as a political distraction in an election year.
The Uttar Pradesh Government, in a Cabinet meeting on Monday (July 6, 2026), approved a proposal to rename the town of Jalalabad, which lies in the Jalalabad Municipal Council area in Shahjahanpur district, as ‘Parshurampuri’. The decision will come into effect once the notification is issued.
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