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Time of India
20-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
NHAI's ramp construction further chokes traffic at busy Agrasen Square
Nagpur: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), currently executing the Rs998 crore Indora to Dighori flyover project, has undertaken a technically challenging ramp construction at Agrasen Square — one of Nagpur's busiest and most congested junctions. While the work has aggravated daily traffic congestion in the area, authorities have assured that the construction will be completed within a month. The flyover project, a key infrastructure upgrade, involves construction of two major elevated corridors — one from Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh and the other from Bhande Plot Square to Dighori. These corridors are expected to significantly reduce travel time for thousands of commuters traversing North to South Nagpur. The Kamal Chowk to Reshimbagh flyover, in particular, passes through several high-traffic and congested squares, including Golibar Square, Lal Imli Square, Agrasen Square, Gandhi Gate, and Ashok Square. Among these, the Agrasen Square segment has emerged as a challenge due to its intersection with the elevated Metro line and dense local activity. "At Agrasen Square, we had to modify our construction approach. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Own a Limited-Edition Villa at ATS Dolce ATS Infrastructure Ltd Learn More Undo Earlier, spans were erected using an auto-launcher. However, due to height constraints created by the overhead Metro viaduct, the auto-launcher couldn't proceed beyond this point," a senior NHAI official told TOI. "So we dismantled the launcher and switched to a ground-based support system for erecting the next segments," the official added. Adding to the complexity was the presence of a prominent landmark statue of Maharaja Agrasen, a legendary king considered founder of the Agrawal community. "We coordinated with the locals and moved the statue temporarily to Agrasen Bhavan after performing religious rituals. Collector Vipin Itankar was present during the relocation," the official said. "After the ramp work is complete, the statue will be reinstalled, and the square will be beautified. " Interestingly, this is the first flyover being built perpendicularly beneath the Metro line in the city. NHAI engineers are maintaining a 5.5-metre clearance between the ground and the flyover deck, and another 5.5-metre gap between the flyover and the Metro viaduct, meeting IRC (Indian Roads Congress) safety and design standards. However, due to the deployment of ground support equipment and a temporary pillar, a significant portion of the square has been occupied, leaving little room for vehicle movement. This has resulted in daily traffic snarls, frustrating commuters during peak hours. Despite the inconvenience, NHAI has assured that all efforts are being made to expedite the work and restore normal traffic conditions by mid-August 2025.
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi belongs to all, not just one community or caste
Whom does Delhi belong to? It's a very difficult question to answer given the cultural, caste and community mosaic of the city ever since it was founded by the Tomar King Anang Pal almost 1500 years ago. He built the first city of Lal Kot, which was captured by the Chauhans in the mid-12th century and renamed it Qila Rai Pithora. However the oldest archaeological relic found in the national Capital is of Mauryan period that is 1200 years further back in history. After the defeat of Prithviraj Chauhan at Battle of Tarain in 1192, came the Sultanate, then the Mughals, the British and finally independence. All through this period, irrespective of which community did the ruler belong to, Delhi's cultural life continued to be a mosaic described earlier. Thus it is very surprising that Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta could recommend renaming of Delhi Junction, popularly known as Old Delhi Railway station, after a Vaishya caste icon Maharaja Agrasen. According to newspaper reports she has written to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw saying, 'I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi.' In the chronology of kings and dynasties which ruled Delhi, Maharaja Agrasen doesn't figure. He is part of the legend and believed to belong to the lineage of Lord Ram of Ayodhya, his 34th generation descendent. He is said to have adopted the Vanika dharma (trading duties) and the Vaishya community draws its lineage from him.
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta requests Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to rename Old Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday wrote to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and requested him to rename the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station. CM Gupta wrote, 'I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi.' She mentioned that Maharaja Agrasen is regarded as a symbol of social justice and welfare, and has played a pivotal role in shaping Delhi. 'Maharaja Agrasen is widely regarded as a symbol of social justice, economic foresight, and community welfare. His countless followers and descendants continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Delhi's economic and cultural landscape,' she wrote. Calling it a fitting tribute to the Maharaja Agrasen, she added, 'Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station would serve as a fitting tribute to his enduring contributions and would deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents who hold him in the highest esteem. I would be truly grateful for your personal intervention in facilitating favourable and expeditious consideration of this proposal by your esteemed Ministry.' According to the website of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation, the Old Delhi Railway Station in Delhi, that is, the Delhi Junction Railway Station, was built like a fort, with two opposite sides, namely Kashmere Gate and Chandni Chowk. The two localities are linked by an elevated pedestrian bridge called Kodiya Pul. Meanwhile, the Delhi Jal Board, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has rolled out a 45-point action plan aimed at enhancing the capital's water infrastructure, upgrading sewerage networks, increasing transparency in tanker services, and rejuvenating the heavily polluted Yamuna River. The comprehensive plan, backed by a budget of Rs 9,000 crore, is targeted for completion by next year, a senior official confirmed. (ANI)
Mint
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Rename Old Delhi Railway Station after Maharaja Agrasen: CM Rekha Gupta to Ashwini Vaishnaw
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta wrote to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on July 1 to request that the Old Delhi Railway Station be renamed Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station. "I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had a profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi," Gupta wrote in the letter to Vaishnav, news agency ANI said. In the letter, the Chief Minister said Maharaja Agrasen is regarded as a symbol of social justice and welfare and has played a pivotal role in shaping Delhi. "Maharaja Agrasen is widely regarded as a symbol of social justice, economic foresight, and community welfare. His countless followers and descendants continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Delhi's economic and cultural landscape," she wrote. She said remaining the railway station would be a fitting tribute to the Maharaja Agrasen. "Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station would serve as a fitting tribute to his enduring contributions and would deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents who hold him in the highest esteem. I would be truly grateful for your personal intervention in facilitating favourable and expeditious consideration of this proposal by your esteemed Ministry." The Old Delhi Railway Station, also known as the Delhi Junction Railway Station, was built like a fort, with two opposite sides: Kashmere Gate and Chandni Chowk. The two localities are linked by an elevated pedestrian bridge called Kodiya Pul. Agrasen, most commonly known as Maharaja Agrasen, was a legendary Indian king of Agroha, a city of traders in the district of Hisar, Haryana. He is credited with the establishment of a kingdom of traders in Northern India named Agroha, and is known for his compassion in refusing the sacrificial slaughter of animals in yajnas. Renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station as Maharaja Agrasen Railway Station would serve as a fitting tribute to his enduring contributions and would deeply resonate with the sentiments of millions of Delhi residents. The Agrawals, a community of traditional traders from northern India, regard Maharaja Agrasen as their forefather and a historical figure who established the foundations of their community in the Kingdom of Agroha.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CM wants Old Delhi railway station to be renamed after Maharaja Agrasen
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta has written to Union railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requesting that the Old Delhi Railway Station be renamed in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a legendary figure revered for his contributions to social justice, according to two senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders familiar with the matter. Old Delhi Railway Station was built in 1864. (HT Archive) In a letter dated June 19, which HT has reviewed, Gupta urged the Union minister's personal intervention in the proposal. 'I am writing to respectfully request your kind consideration for renaming the Old Delhi Railway Station in honour of Maharaja Agrasen, a revered historical figure whose legacy has had profound impact on the socio-economic development of India, particularly in Delhi. Maharaja Agrasen is widely regarded as a symbol of social justice, economic foresight, and community welfare. His countless followers and descendants continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Delhi's economic and cultural landscape,' CM Gupta wrote in the letter. One of the BJP leaders cited confirmed that the letter was sent last week, and said that the chief minister has sought the 'personal intervention' of the railways minister for the renaming. Located adjacent to Chandni Chowk, the Old Delhi Railway Station — officially known as Delhi Junction — is one of the city's most prominent landmarks and serves as a key transit hub for trains to and from several major cities in north India. Built in the 19th century during British rule, it is also the oldest major railway station in Delhi and among the busiest in the country. In her letter, Gupta said renaming the station would be a 'fitting tribute' to Maharaja Agrasen's enduring legacy and would resonate deeply with the people of Delhi. 'It would honour a leader who has inspired generations with his vision of equality, economic self-reliance, and collective progress,' she wrote. The renaming of railway stations falls under the jurisdiction of the Union ministry of railways, and such proposals must be formally approved by the ministry before being implemented. State governments and local authorities can recommend name changes, but the final decision lies with the central government. When asked about the letter, officials from the chief minister's office declined to comment on the letter. HT also reached out to Vaishnaw's office but did not get a response till the time of going to press. The proposal to rename Old Delhi Railway Station is not the first such move in the city in recent years. The BJP-led government at the Centre has approved several renamings, including that of the Mughal Garden at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Amrit Udyan, and Rajpath to Kartavya Path.
