Patna To Be Renamed? CM Samrat Choudhary Proposes 'Pataliputra' Name For New Township

Published 17 June 2026 · local

Patna To Be Renamed? CM Samrat Choudhary Proposes 'Pataliputra' Name For New Township Published By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 13:56 IST Pataliputra was the

Patna To Be Renamed? CM Samrat Choudhary Proposes 'Pataliputra' Name For New Township Published By, Last Updated: June 17, 2026, 13:56 IST Pataliputra was the ancient name of present-day Patna and served as the capital of the Magadh Empire. Rapid Read BJP lchief minister Samrat Choudhary. (Image: PTI/File) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced that the proposed township coming up in Patna will be named Pataliputra, reviving the ancient name of the state capital. While speaking at a public outreach camp in Nadiyawan area of Phulwari Sharif, Choudhary said that the new township should reflect Patna’s historical identity and serve as a symbol of the city’s future growth, News18 India reported.

“The proposed township will now be known as Pataliputra," the Chief Minister said, adding that the name is not new but rooted in the city’s rich history. Choudhary said Bihar’s development depends on modern urban infrastructure and assured residents that no one would suffer losses due to the township project. He added that creating planned townships would play a key role in transforming the state. Referring to Kankarbagh, once regarded as one of Asia’s largest townships, the Chief Minister said the area had lost its original character over the years. He noted that the government is now working to develop a modern township that can become a new identity for Patna.

“I have envisioned a bigger Patna. This new city should be known as Pataliputra," he said. Pataliputra was the ancient name of present-day Patna and served as the capital of the Magadh Empire. Historians believe the city was originally known as Pataligram before growing into Pataliputra. It later evolved into Patna over centuries. Patna, which has a history spanning nearly 3,000 years, was once a major centre of politics, trade and learning. It served as the seat of powerful rulers, including Chandragupta Maurya and Emperor Ashoka. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Shobhit Gupta Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news.

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