Rajasthan government's plan to rename Mount Abu as 'Abu Raj Tirth' faces strong opposition from 23 local organizations, fearing a shift from a tourist destination to a religious site. Stakeholders worry that the proposed name change, coupled with potential restrictions on meat and alcohol, could collapse tourism and lead to mass unemployment. Concerns are rising about the hill station's identity and its attractiveness to visitors.
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