Delhi renames a chowk to honor tribal leader Birsa Munda, sparking a jurisdiction dispute.
The Sarai Kale Khan Chowk in Delhi has been renamed Birsa Munda Chowk in honor of the tribal leader and freedom fighter on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The renaming was announced by Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and marked by the unveiling of a statue by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The move aims to honor Munda, who led a significant tribal rebellion against British rule in the 19th century. However, it has sparked a dispute over jurisdiction, with the Delhi government questioning if the proper process was followed.
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