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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has hinted at a potential renaming of Akbarpur, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Panch Pran' (five pledges), which prioritise removing vestiges of slavery and respecting heritage, among other principles. "Uttering the name of the city leaves a bad taste in mouth. Rest assured, all these things will change. We must eradicate all remnants of colonialism from our nation and honour our heritage," CM Adityanath said, new agency IANS reported citing an official release. Mission to eradicate symbols of historical subjugation Since assuming office in 2017, Adityanath has initiated a mission to eliminate symbols of historical subjugation in Uttar Pradesh. This effort extends beyond Akbarpur, as numerous districts within the state, including Aligarh, Azamgarh, Shahjahanpur, Ghaziabad, Firozabad, Farrukhabad, and Moradabad, are also under consideration for name changes. As part of this endeavour, various roads, park...