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Rajasthan Renames Mount Abu, Jahazpur and Kaman to Abu Raj, Yagyapur and Kamvan

Officials say the changes honor local heritage, with legal notices and record updates pending.

Overview

  • During his reply on the Finance and Appropriation Bill, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced that Mount Abu will be Abu Raj, Jahazpur Yagyapur, and Kaman or Kama Kamvan.
  • The government presented the renaming as a move to reflect public sentiment and revive historical identity.
  • Authorities said official records and public signage will be revised, though formal notifications and a clear implementation timeline have not been released.
  • The declarations prompted varied responses from political leaders, historians and local residents across Rajasthan.
  • Alongside the name changes, Sharma pledged recruitment for 1.25 lakh government jobs and unveiled welfare measures for legislators and journalists, as well as the Gau Seva Policy 2026.