The Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation proposed renaming the city, presenting three options: Harnandi Nagar, Gaj Prastha, and Doodheshwernath Nagar. The decision now rests with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, though final approval requires the Centre's consent. The suggestions aim to honor local demands and Hindu heritage, rooted in the city's connection to the Mahabharata's Hastinapur. These names reflect historical ties, considering Ghaziabad's origins as a forest home to elephants, termed 'Gaj' in Hindi.