BJP MLA demands renaming of Faridpur to ‘Pitambarpur'
Yogi Adityanath
, demanding that the town and its Nagar Palika Parishad be renamed Pitambarpur,citing historical and religious significance.
In the letter sent on Sunday, Lal claimed that the name Faridpur was given during the Mughal era, while the local railway station continues to be known as Pitambarpur, indicating its older roots. "There are several ancient temples in the region, including the Panchreshwar Nath Temple and the Pahlau Nath Temple, as evidence of the area's heritage," he said.
"People here have always referred to the town as Pitambarpur, feel more connected to that name, and want it restored in keeping with the region's cultural and religious identity," he added.
Lal said the area was originally known as Poora before it was renamed Faridpur by Sheikh Farid--also known as Baba Farid or Fariduddin Ganjshakar--a prominent 12th-century Sufi.
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