Names Of Important Institutions In J&K UT To Be Changed

With Jammu and Kashmir formally becoming union territory (UT) from October 31, the Central government contemplates changing the names of significant buildings, hospitals, airports and cricket stadiums in the erstwhile state. There are several important places that have been named after regional National Conference (NC) founder late Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah who was known as ìSher-e-Kashmirî- (Lion of Kashmir). ìAll these places or institutions will be re-named after Sardar Valabhai Patel and some other BJP founders. Discussion in this regard is on and the final call is expected by November 15,î a senior official told DH.