BJP's Dinesh Sharma and Union minister Krishan Pal Gujar have renamed their Tughlak Lane residences to Swami Vivekananda Marg. This renaming aligns with BJP's broader agenda to reflect indigenous heritage by modifying names of places to honor historical figures who significantly impacted Indian society. Multiple renaming initiatives have taken place under BJP rule.
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