Bhopal’s Barkatullah University to Be Renamed Vagdevi Bhojpal University

Who was Maulana Barkatullah, India's 1st PM-in-exile whose name Bhopal university wants to drop

Barkatullah University’s executive council has proposed renaming it Vagdevi Bhojpal University, claiming freedom fighter Maulana Barkatullah made ‘no significant contribution’ to the region.

MP: Barkatullah University Set To Be Renamed As Vagdevi Bhojpal University

This is the first educational institution in the state to be rechristened during the BJP regime in the state

Barkatullah University renaming proposal sparks political row in Madhya Pradesh

The EC approved the proposal at a special meeting on Wednesday and forwarded it to Governor and Chancellor Mangubhai C. Patel for final approval.

Bhopal’s Barkatullah University to be renamed Vagdevi Bhojpal University

Mohamed Barakatullah Bhopali was a freedom fighter from the city, who served as prime minister of India’s first provisional government-in-exile.

MP’s Barkatullah University seeks Guv nod to be renamed Vagdevi University

Barkatullah University in Bhopal seeks Governor’s approval to rename as Vagdevi University after executive council nod; transition plans underway.

Bhopal: Barkatullah University to be renamed Vagdevi Bhojpal University

The university's Executive Council approved the proposal, which now awaits the Governor's nod. The institution was named after freedom fighter Mohamed Barakatullah Bhopali in 1988.