Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves renaming Jalalabad to Parshurampuri

Jalalabad is renowned as the ‘birthplace of Bhagwan Parshuram’; it finds prominent mention in mythological accounts and scriptures

Lucknow, 06 July: In the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the proposal to rename the town of Jalalabad, under the Jalalabad Municipal Council area in Shahjahanpur district, as 'Parshurampuri' was approved. With this decision, the state government has decided to rename the town in accordance with its historical and cultural identity.VIDEO | Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Suresh Khanna said that today's Uttar Pradesh Cabinet meeting approved the proposal to rename Jalalabad as 'Parashurampuri'.(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/IfnhnrjQgr— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 6, 2026 Cabinet approves renaming proposalFollowing the Cabinet's decision, the town of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district will receive the new official identity of 'Parshurampuri'. The decision will come into effect after the issuance of the notification.Also Watch:Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna stated that the proposal placed before the Cabinet sought the renaming of the town of Jalalabad, situated under the Jalalabad Municipal Council area in Shahjahanpur district, as 'Parshurampuri'. After considering the proposal, the Council of Ministers approved it. Following this decision, the concerned department will complete the necessary administrative and legal formalities relating to the renaming. Thereafter, the name of the town will be changed in all government records, departmental documents and other official records in accordance with the prescribed procedure.Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Renaming Jalalabad As ParshurampuriHistorical and cultural significanceThe town of Jalalabad, under the Jalalabad Municipal Council area in Shahjahanpur district, is renowned as the birthplace of Bhagwan Parshuram. This place also finds prominent mention in mythological accounts and various scriptures. In view of this historical and religious significance, public representatives and local residents had long been demanding that the town be renamed 'Parshurampuri' after Bhagwan Parshuram.After the Government of India also conveyed its no objection to the proposal, the state government approved the proposal to rename the town of Jalalabad under the Jalalabad Municipal Council area as 'Parshurampuri'.

Lucknow: Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh will now be known by a new name ‘Parshurampuri’. A decision to this effect was taken at the cabinet meeting, chaired by UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Monday. UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak speaking to newsmen confirmed the development, stating that the state cabinet approved the new name ‘Parshurampuri’ for Jalalabad town."For a long time, there had been a demand from the people to change the name of Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district. The people had demanded that since this is the birthplace of Lord Parshuram, its name should be Parshurampuri,” he opined.UP cabinet Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna stated that Jalalabad, renamed as Parashurampuri, is widely recognized as the birthplace of Lord Parashuram and hence it’s 'right tribute' to his lineage and the residents of town.Ram Temple Trust Accepts Champat Rai's Resignation, Appoints Bajrang Bagra As General Secretary Notably, the proposal was presented before the Union Cabinet last year and also got nod its nod for the same. Union Minister Jitin Prasad, who belongs to Shahjahanpur had lauded the decision, calling it a “moment of pride for the Sanatani community.”Besides renaming Jalalabad town, Yogi cabinet also approved 28 significant proposals. Suresh Kumar Khanna told newsmen that the state government approved Uttar Pradesh Startup Policy-2026 and the formation of Uttar Pradesh Startup Mission to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the state.The steering committee of this mission, which will be constituted under the Societies Registration Act, will be chaired by the Chief Secretary. To strengthen the startup ecosystem, the government has made provisions for a ₹1,000 crore startup fund, prototype and seed capital assistance, and annual grants for incubators.Who Could Replace Champat Rai As Ram Temple Trust General Secretary Amid Donation Theft Probe? The cabinet also approved a proposal to provide cashless medical facilities of up to ₹5 lakh to approximately 1.60 lakh Home Guards in the state and their dependents.Additionally, the state cabinet approved the establishment of the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi International Agricultural University in Bilhaur, Ajay Kumar Garg University in Ghaziabad, and Thakur Yugraj Singh University in Fatehpur.Approvals were also granted for setting up a Horticulture College and Research Centre in Raebareli, amendments regarding the pensions of the Public Service Commission Chairman and members, the issuance of municipal bonds for the Gorakhpur and Moradabad municipal corporations.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved a proposal to rename Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district as Parshurampuri. The move follows the Centre's approval last year and is rooted in the belief that the town is the birthplace of Lord Parshuram.

Uttar Pradesh's Jalalabad has been officially renamed Parshurampuri, a decision greenlit by the UP Cabinet. This move, fulfilling a long-standing demand, recognizes the town as the birthplace of Lord Parshuram. The name change, occurring months before state elections, aligns with the government's broader agenda of reclaiming religious heritage sites. The process involved proposals and approvals from both state and central governments.