'There's Much In A Name': Assam CM Sarma Calls For Changing Names Of Places That Are Contrary To Local Culture And Civilisation

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday (16 February) said that the state government will soon launch a portal to invite suggestions on renaming places across the states.

"THERE’S MUCH IN A NAME. Name of a city, town or village should represent its culture, tradition & civilisation. We shall launch a portal to invite suggestions on change of names across Assam which are contrary to our civilisation, culture & derogatory to any caste or community (sic)" the Assam CM said in a tweet.