Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced the renaming of Mustafabad, a village in the Lakhimpur Kheri district, to ‘Kabirdham’. The Chief Minister stated that the new name will honour the spiritual and cultural legacy of Sant Kabir, one of India’s most revered mystic poets and social reformers.
Details of the Announcement:
The declaration was made during the Smriti Mahotsav Mela 2025, where the Chief Minister addressed a public gathering.
Adityanath remarked that the village’s name change was a symbolic step toward restoring its traditional identity and historical roots connected with Sant Kabir.
“When I asked how many Muslims lived here, I was told none. Then I said the name should be changed — it should be called Kabirdham,” Yogi Adityanath said, adding that a formal government proposal will soon be initiated to make the change official.
He further stated that the move reflects the government’s continued efforts to re-establish the cultural heritage and spiritual identity of historical places across Uttar Pradesh.
Background and Context:
The renaming of Mustafabad to Kabirdham aligns with the Uttar Pradesh government’s broader initiative to restore original or culturally rooted names of places.
Similar changes in the past include:
- Allahabad renamed to Prayagraj
- Faizabad district renamed to Ayodhya
- Mughalsarai Junction renamed to Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction
Officials noted that the process will follow due administrative procedure, including approval from the state cabinet and the central government before being officially adopted in records, signage, and postal systems.
Significance:
The Chief Minister emphasised that renaming the village as Kabirdham serves as a tribute to Sant Kabir’s teachings of harmony, equality, and devotion.
He said the change will strengthen local identity and promote awareness of India’s spiritual and cultural traditions.
Next Steps:
The Uttar Pradesh government is expected to submit a formal proposal to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for final approval.
Once approved, the new name “Kabirdham” will appear in all official documents, railway records, and administrative systems.
In Summary:
The village of Mustafabad in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district is set to be officially renamed Kabirdham, following an announcement by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The move aims to celebrate and restore the legacy of Sant Kabir and align with the state’s ongoing cultural heritage initiatives.
