Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation Reviews Proposal to Rename Five City Landmarks

Mathura, November 3, 2026: The Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation is currently evaluating a formal proposal to rename five prominent roads and a public park within the city limits. The request for these name changes was submitted by Ward 48 Councilor Laxman Saini in a letter dated September 25, 2026.

Details of the Proposed Renaming

According to official records provided by the Nazul In-charge of the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation, the proposal includes the following specific changes:

• The road connecting village Satoha to Nagla Bohra is proposed to be named Shaheed Balkar Singh Marg.
• The road from Primary School Satoha to Asgarpur is slated to be named after the warrior Maharana Pratap, as Maharana Pratap Marg.
• The route from Govardhan Chauraha to Satoha is proposed to be renamed as Thakur Shantanu Bihari Ji Marg.
• The stretch of road from Shantanu Gaushala to the Shantanu Bihari Ji Mandir is requested to be named Bhagwan Parshuram Marg.
• The park or garden located adjacent to the Radha City residential area is proposed to be named after social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule.

Administrative Status

The proposal, drafted following the request from Laxman Saini, has been submitted to the municipal authorities for consideration, review, and final approval. The administrative office is now evaluating these requests as part of the municipal decision-making process regarding the naming of public infrastructure under the jurisdiction of the Mathura-Vrindavan Municipal Corporation.