Uttar Pradesh Renames Another Town, Jalalabad Will Now Be Called Parshuramipuri

The Yogi Adityanath cabinet has approved renaming Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district as Parshuramipuri, recognising it as the birthplace of Lord Parshuram.

Uttar Pradesh's political and administrative map is set to gain a new name, as a town in Shahjahanpur district sheds its old identity. Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district will now officially be called Parshuramipuri, after the state cabinet led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath cleared the proposal. Jalalabad has long been recognised as the birthplace of Lord Parshuram, and it is this identity that the new name now formally reflects.

A demand years in the making
Elected representatives and local residents of Jalalabad had been demanding for a long time that the town be renamed after Lord Parshuram. Their argument rested on the fact that ancient texts and mythological accounts prominently mention Jalalabad as the birthplace of Lord Parshuram, and that this identity deserved official recognition. Taking this long standing demand into account, the state government drew up a formal proposal, and with the cabinet's approval, Jalalabad will now be officially known as Parshuramipuri.

What the government's press release states
A press release issued by the government has laid out the full details of the decision. According to it, the town of Jalalabad, which falls under the Nagar Palika Parishad Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district, is well known as the birthplace of Lord Parshuram and finds prominent mention in mythological texts.

The release states that elected representatives and local residents had persistently demanded that Jalalabad be renamed Parshuramipuri after Lord Parshuram. Taking this into consideration, a no objection was granted on 19.08.2025 to the proposal for renaming the town of Jalalabad, under the Nagar Palika Parishad Jalalabad area, as Parshuramipuri. Following this, final approval was given to the proposal to change the name of the town of Jalalabad, under the Nagar Palika Parishad Jalalabad area in Shahjahanpur, to Parshuramipuri.

As a result, Parshuramipuri will now appear on the map of Shahjahanpur district in place of Jalalabad, and the new name will gradually be reflected in government documents, addresses and other official records.

A state with a history of renaming towns
This is not the first time the Yogi Adityanath government has renamed a town or city in Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad was previously renamed Prayagraj, while Faizabad now goes by the name Ayodhya. Similarly, Mughalsarai was renamed Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar, and Jhansi railway station is now known as Veerangana Lakshmibai Railway Station.

More recently, around 50 wards in Gorakhpur had their names changed. Among them, Miyan Bazar was renamed Maya Bazar and Alinagar was renamed Arya Nagar. In Hardoi district, Hajipur was renamed Siyarampur, while in Firozabad district, Urmura Kirar was renamed Harinagar. Seen together, the renaming of Jalalabad as Parshuramipuri fits into the same broader pattern, one in which the state government has repeatedly changed the names of towns and wards to align them with local faith, history and cultural identity.

What this means for you
• Across India: The move signals that the Uttar Pradesh government continues its policy of renaming towns and cities to reflect local faith and historical identity.
• In Shahjahanpur: Residents of Jalalabad will now need to use the new name Parshuramipuri in addresses and documents, which will also require updates to local administrative records.

Questions & Answers

1. What is Jalalabad's new name?
Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district has been renamed Parshuramipuri.

2. Who approved this renaming?
The decision was cleared by the Uttar Pradesh cabinet led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

3. Why was Jalalabad renamed Parshuramipuri?
Jalalabad is known as the birthplace of Lord Parshuram and is mentioned in mythological texts, and local representatives and residents had long demanded the renaming.

4. When was the renaming approved?
A no objection was granted on 19.08.2025, following which final approval was given for the name change.

5. Have other towns in Uttar Pradesh been renamed before?
Yes, Allahabad was renamed Prayagraj, Faizabad became Ayodhya, and Mughalsarai was renamed Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Nagar.

6. What changes were made in Gorakhpur?
Around 50 wards in Gorakhpur were recently renamed, including Miyan Bazar becoming Maya Bazar and Alinagar becoming Arya Nagar.

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