Bid to rename Barkatullah University as ‘Vagdevi Bhojpal University’ sparks political row in Bhopal

Bid to rename Barkatullah University as ‘Vagdevi Bhojpal University’ sparks political row in Bhopal

Controversy erupts in Bhopal over Barkatullah University’s proposed name change to ‘Vagdevi Bhojpal University,’ igniting political tensions.

Decode Politics: As renaming politics comes to Bhopal’s Barkatullah University, a look at how and why

Barkatullah University’s renaming proposal to Vagdevi Bhojpal University sparks debate over history, identity and political symbolism in Madhya Pradesh.

Controversy Erupts Over Proposal to Rename Barkatullah University as Vagdevi Bhojpal University

NEW DELHI — A controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after the Executive Council of Barkatullah University approved a proposal to rename the institution “Vagdevi Bhojpal University,” after the 11th-century ruler Raja Bhoj. The proposal, passed on June 3 and forwarded to Governor Mangubhai Patel for approval, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, academics, historians, and university members, who view it as an attempt to erase the…

Move to Rename University Sparks Debate Over Legacy of Freedom Fighter Barkatullah

Executive Council approves proposal to rename the institution in Bhopal; historians and citizens recall Barkatullah Bhopali’s contribution BHOPAL — A proposal to rename Barkatullah University in Bhopal has moved a step closer to becoming reality after the university’s Executive Council approved a resolution to change its name to Maa Vagdevi Bhojpal University. The proposal will now be sent to the Madhya Pradesh government for final approval. The…

MP: Controversy erupts over proposal to rename Barkatullah University after Raja Bhoj

Maulana Barkatullah played a prominent role in India's anti-British movement and was associated with the Ghadar Movement