Mount Abu Renamed 'Abu Raj': Why Rajasthan's Sole Hill Station Fears Losing Its Identity?
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Mount Abu to Abu Raj: Rajasthan's Only Hill Station Faces Identity Crisis Amid Renaming Row
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News18•06-03-2026, 11:59
Mount Abu to Abu Raj: Rajasthan's Only Hill Station Faces Identity Crisis Amid Renaming Row
•CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced renaming Mount Abu to Abu Raj, Jahazpur to Yagyapur, and Kaman to Kamvan, citing public sentiment and heritage preservation.
•BJP leaders, including Minister Otarama Dewasi and Mahant Pratap Puri, demanded the change to restore Mount Abu's ancient religious identity as a Sanatan Dharma center.
•Local hotel and business associations (23 organizations) oppose the renaming and proposed ban on liquor/meat, fearing destruction of tourist culture and economic impact.
•The LSG Department sought comments on renaming to Aburaj Teerth and banning open consumption of meat and liquor, a move considered since late 2024.
•Former Congress MLA Sanyam Lodha welcomed the move, calling it a historic step reflecting Marwar's voice and the land's spiritual significance.
