In a major administrative decision, the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has approved the renaming of Jalalabad in Shahjahanpur district as Parashurampuri. The proposal received Cabinet approval after the Centre conveyed its no-objection, and the new name will now be incorporated into official government records following the required legal and administrative procedures. According to the state government, the renaming reflects the town's historical and religious significance, as it is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Parashuram. The move has sparked widespread discussion across political and public circles.