
New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Home Minister Amit Shah for approving the renaming of Uttar Pradesh’s Jalalabad to Parshurampuri. In a post on X, Prasada stated that the decision, made under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is a moment of pride for the Sanatani community.
“Heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Honorable Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji for granting permission to change the name of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to ‘Parshurampuri’! Sincere gratitude, reverence, and congratulations to the respected Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji and the Honorable Chief Minister Shri @myogiadityanath ji! This decision, made under your guidance and leadership, has provided a moment of pride for the entire Sanatani community,” Prasada wrote.
He further added, “Millions of salutations at the feet of Lord Parshuram ji! It is only by your grace that I could become an instrument in this sacred task. May your gracious gaze remain upon the entire world.”
Earlier in the day, Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in the Lok Sabha. The bill seeks to amend section 54 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, to provide a legal framework for the removal of the Chief Minister or a Minister in case of arrest or detention on serious criminal charges.
The government also introduced the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which have been referred to the Joint Committee of Parliament. The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 5 pm following opposition protests and sloganeering against the bills. (ANI)