Pakistan's Punjab government has approved a plan to restore over 15 pre-Partition Hindu, Sikh and Jain street names in Lahore — nearly 77 years after Partition erased them. From Krishan Nagar to Laxmi Chowk, the move aims to revive the city's multicultural heritage.
Full List of Restored Names
The approved names include Krishan Nagar, Laxmi Chowk, Ram Bagh, Shiv Mandir Road, and others that were changed after Partition in 1947. The decision was taken by the Punjab government's board of revenue.
Driving Factors
Officials say the restoration is part of efforts to promote religious harmony and tourism. Lahore, once a vibrant hub of Hindu, Sikh, and Jain communities, lost many of its original names after Partition. The move has been welcomed by minority groups.
The plan covers over 15 streets and localities in the city. The government has directed the relevant departments to implement the changes within three months.
Critics argue the move is symbolic and does not address deeper issues of minority rights. However, supporters see it as a step towards acknowledging Lahore's pre-Partition diversity.
