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News India Live, Digital Desk: Once again a new debate has erupted in Bihar politics regarding name change. Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary A recent gesture has fueled discussions about changing the names of two major institutions of the state. The news is that Patna’s famous Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park (Patna Zoo) And Bihar State Dairy Technical Institute The name of ‘Sanjay Gandhi’ can be removed from the name.
What is the whole plan? (The Renaming Proposal)
According to reports, the state government is reviewing the names of some major institutions. In this, it is especially being considered to change those names which are associated with a particular political period or family.
Patna Zoo: There is a proposal to change the name of ‘Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park’, the most popular tourist destination of the capital Patna, to link it with some great man or local historical identity.
Dairy Technical Institute: Similarly, there are rumblings to change the name of Bihar State Dairy Technology Institute to a more ‘Bihar-centric’ or ‘technology-centric’ name.
Samrat Choudhary’s Stance
While talking to the media, Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary has indicated that the government will give priority to names that will enhance the pride of the state. He believes that:
Local Identity: The names of the institutions should reflect the soil of Bihar and the identity of its great men.
Political message: The move is also being seen as a strategy to dilute the symbols of Congress and opposition ideology in Bihar.
Opposition reaction and political turmoil
As soon as this news came out, opposition parties, especially RJD And Congress Has attacked the government:
Tampering with history: The opposition alleges that the BJP-led government is only playing politics of name change to divert attention from development issues.
public opinion: Some social workers say that instead of changing the names of institutions, focus should be on improving their facilities and quality.
historical context
Patna Zoo was established in 1969 and was later renamed as Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park. It is considered one of the best zoos in the country. At the same time, Dairy Institute has been playing a leading role in the field of milk production and technology in the state.