Lucknow, the city of Nawabs, is known for its unique style. The taste here is also different, the dialect also remains different. But the identity of this Lucknow can change now. A demand has been made on behalf of BJP MP Sangam Lal Gupta that the name of Lucknow be changed to Laxmanpur or Lakhanpur. They argue that Lord Rama had entrusted Lucknow to Lakshmana, in such a situation, this city should be identified in his name.
Now for information, let us tell you that a few days ago a huge bronze statue of Laxman has been installed outside the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport. It has not been unveiled yet, but this old demand has gained momentum as soon as that idol is installed there. BJP MP Sangam Lal Gupta has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and CM Yogi Adityanath. In that letter, he writes that it is believed that Lord Rama had gifted Lucknow to Laxman. Since then the name of this city was Lakhanpur or Laxmanpur. But then in the 18th century, Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula changed the name of this city to Lucknow. Now the country has reached the Amrit Kaal, in such a situation every symbol of slavery has to be left behind.
It is important to understand here that last year Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also gave a big hint regarding Lucknow. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was about to arrive in the state, through a tweet, CM Yogi heated up the speculation market. At that time, CM Yogi had tweeted and wrote that you are heartily welcomed and congratulated in the holy city of Lord Shri Laxman ji, Lucknow. Now even at that time a big hint was given by linking Laxman’s name with Lucknow. Now in the same episode, the BJP MP has again raised the same demand. Whether the name is really changed will become clear in the coming days.