GUWAHATI: A controversy has surfaced in Guwahati following the removal of a signboard, sparking a dispute over the renaming of a local area. The issue began when the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) took down a signboard that allegedly renamed Lakhimijan to Miyajaan, drawing criticism from a local civic body.
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The Dakshin Janakpur Nagarik Samity had filed a complaint with the GMC, leading to the removal of the signboard on Tuesday. According to the civic body, there were attempts by a group of individuals to rename the area without proper authorization. However, residents of Miyajaan argue that the name has historical roots and has been in use for a long time. They claim the area was named after Miajaan Ali, a well-known local figure, and the disputed signboard had originally been put up by the GMC itself.
Earlier, the Janakpur civic body had raised the issue in a letter to the Mayor of Guwahati, voicing concerns over the name change. The letter highlighted that Lakhimijan refers to a small water diversion from the Bahini River, which passes through several localities before reaching Dispur.
However, talking to GPlus, an official from the GMC said, "The signboard has been removed," but did not elaborate further on the matter.