Delhi, a landlocked city in northern India, is a metropolis and part of the national capital region. As the capital of India, it hosts significant government institutions, including the seat of Parliament and the Supreme Court, making it the center of India’s political and judicial processes. Delhi has a rich historical legacy, reflected in its diverse architecture and demographic changes over time.
The city played a major role in history as it was constantly invaded and served as a seat for numerous rulers. Every change, the most recent being the partition riots and mass migration of 1947, has led to a change in the demographics and, in turn, the culture of the city. Moreover, being the national capital, it is an important location when it comes to civil society to raise voices. The most recent farmers’ protests and protests against the CAA are examples.
As a Union Territory with its legislative assembly, Delhi combines both central and local governance. It is led by a Chief Minister and a Lietenant Governot. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been in power in the city-state since 2015. The AAP government has focused on improving essential services like education, healthcare, and public transportation. As one of the world’s most populous cities, Delhi faces challenges such as air pollution, traffic congestion, waste management, and urban planning. The AAP government has focused on improving education, healthcare, and public transport, especially the expansion of metro services.
Politically, Delhi is a battleground for various political parties, with the BJP, Congress, and AAP all playing important roles in shaping the city’s policy landscape. Delhi’s status as the national capital gives it a unique political significance and a place at the center of India’s decision-making process.
A city that blends ancient history with modern infrastructure, Delhi is home to iconic landmarks like the Red Fort, India Gate, Qutub Minar, and the Lotus Temple, alongside vibrant cultural and shopping districts.
Dream come true if Bharata renames Dehli/Delhi to its original name Indraprastha.
For anyone still wondering, Dehli is literally dehliz or gateway because Dehli served as the gateway to the rest of Bharata for (you guessed it) “peaceful” invaders.
And Delhi is simply how the gora sahibs and their spiritual successors, the brown goras and (in modern idiom) the burger kiddos spelt it.
Indraprastha is not a mere gateway but the Pandava capital. Bharatiya names are not a joke and Bharatiya languages not so utterly dead that we need Urduised or Anglicised corruptions to be the only official names.
So wholeheartedly welcome the restoration of the original name and true identity of the city.