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Delhi Metro Station Renamed 'Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar' After 3-Year Campaign

The Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 metro station in East Delhi has been officially renamed 'Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar'. The change, celebrated by the Sanatan Dharm Sabha, followed a three-year campaign by local leaders. The renaming aims to increase the prominence of the local Ram temple and reduce passenger confusion between nearby stations. This comes alongside Delhi's major funding push for three new Phase-IV metro corridors to expand the city's public transport network.

Key Points: Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro Station Renamed Shree Ram Mandir

  • Station renamed after three-year campaign
  • Aims to boost temple's visibility
  • Corrects passenger confusion between stations
  • Part of broader Delhi Metro Phase IV expansion
  • Government promotes Sanatan Dharma
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Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 Metro Station renamed 'Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar'

A Delhi Metro station in East Delhi is renamed Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar, a move celebrated by local religious groups after a three-year effort.

"This will increase the popularity of our Ram temple. - RP Agarwal"

New Delhi, February 7

The Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 metro station in East Delhi was renamed Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar on Saturday, evoking delight among members of the Sanatan Dharm Sabha.

Following the rechristening of the station, Sanatan Dharm Sabha, Mayur Vihar, President RP Agarwal said that their committee was working towards this for the last three years, saying, "We had sent a letter to Virendraa Sachdeva, who forwarded it to the Chief Minister... This is an important achievement for us."

"When the metro train moves forward from Mayur Vihar Phase 1, the announcement will be made that the next station is 'Shree Ram Mandir Mayur Vihar'. This will increase the popularity of our Ram temple," he added.

Sanatan Dharm Sabha patron and Delhi Senior Citizen Welfare Association Vice President, Govind Singh Pawar, stated that people often got confused between the metro station at Mayur Vihar Phase 1 and Pocket 1, which was corrected by the "BJP government, which promotes Sanatan Dharma", adding that people are very happy about the decision.

Earlier, on January 18, the Delhi Government took a major decision to further expand the capital's Metro network. The Government has released its share of funds for the remaining three corridors of Phase IV of the Delhi Metro Rail Transit System (MRTS).

According to an official release, the Chief Minister stated that these projects will provide improved Metro connectivity to various parts of Delhi and further strengthen the public transport system. The corridors are expected to be completed within four years. Efficient metro operations will also play a significant role in controlling pollution.

The three Phase-IV Metro corridors will have a combined length of 47.225 kilometres. The projects are estimated to cost approximately Rs 14,630.80 crore, of which Rs 3,386.18 crore will be met by the Delhi Government.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I respect the sentiment, I hope the focus remains on improving the actual metro services and completing the Phase IV corridors on time. Connectivity and pollution control are the real issues for Delhiites.
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Arjun K
Good move to reduce confusion between Phase 1 and Pocket 1 stations. The new name is more descriptive. But the article says the govt is spending thousands of crores on new lines—that's the headline we should be discussing more!
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Sarah B
Interesting read. As an expat living in Mayur Vihar, the renaming will definitely make it easier for visitors to find the temple. The expansion plans sound ambitious—hope they're executed well.
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Vikram M
Bhagwan Ram's name on our public infrastructure fills my heart with pride. This is our culture being acknowledged. The announcement inside the metro will be a moment of joy for countless passengers every day.
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Karthik V
Practicality wise, it solves a genuine navigation issue. Emotionally, it's a win for the local community that worked for it. But let's not politicize it—metro should remain a unifying public utility for all.

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