Uttar Pradesh: Yogi Adityanath Cabinet Approves Renaming Bhadohi As Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi
Lucknow, October 9, 2026: At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday, a decision was taken to rename Bhadohi district as ‘Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi’. The decision aims to honour the social and cultural contributions of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji. The Chief Minister had recently announced in Bhadohi that the district would be named after Sant Ravidas Ji, and the…
On October 9, 2026, a Cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved a proposal to rename Bhadohi district as 'Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi'. This change seeks to recognize the social and cultural impact of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji. The decision was announced earlier by the Chief Minister in Bhadohi, and now the Cabinet has formally endorsed it.
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna commented, "The district will be renamed Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi in honor and remembrance of Guru Ravidas Ji, a revered saint in Indian spirituality and a social reformer. The government believes this renaming will reflect the district’s cultural, social, and historical essence." Previously, the Samajwadi Party had attempted a similar naming but subsequently altered it.
The new moniker aims to preserve Bhadohi’s identity while paying tribute to Guru Ravidas Ji. The renaming process complies with the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code and India’s circular from September 11, 1953. Upon the Cabinet’s approval, the district renaming will adhere to the established protocol.
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