Centre approves renaming of Uttar Pradesh’s Jalalabad to Parashurampuri:
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has officially approved the renaming of Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, to Parashurampuri. The announcement was made on August 20, 2025, by Union Minister Jitin Prasada, who hails from the region. The change was long demanded by local residents and supported by political and religious leaders who associate the town with the mythological birthplace of Lord Parashuram.The town is considered by many to be the mythological birthplace of Lord Parashuram, a revered figure in Sanatan Dharma. The name change aims to reflect the spiritual and cultural identity of the region, replacing what is perceived as a symbol of historical slavery or “ghulami”.
