Thane: The Transport Minister of Maharashtra Pratap Sarnaik, has raised concerns regarding the naming of metro stations in Thane and Mira-Bhayander, claiming that the names were decided by MMRDAofficials without consulting local citizens and landowners. He has proposed renaming a station to Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb Station instead of Teen Haat Naka and has sent a letter to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with a list of new name suggestions.
Metro projects from Wadala to Kasarvadavali (Metro-4), Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander (Metro-9), and Gaymukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira-Road, Metro-10) are underway to enhance transportation options for residents. Construction for the project is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
Sarnaik emphasizes that many villages and tribal areas in the Ovala-Majivda constituency, particularly the Agri-Koli community, have significantly contributed to the development of Thane and Mira-Bhayander.
He criticizes MMRDA for not including local voices in the naming process and has suggested that names reflecting the culture and heritage of the area be considered, such as naming a car shed after Velankani Mata due to the presence of an ancient temple in Dongri and Kaparadev at Mogharpada for Metro 4.
Pune Metro Records ₹8.33 Crore Revenue & 52.41 Lakh Ridership In June, Highest This YearThe proposed names for stations include:
Wadala to Kasarvadavali (Metro-4) Station Names: 1) Gaimukh Bhairdarpada 2) Mogharpada Ovala 3) Waghbil 4) Kasarvadavali 5) Manpada 6) Philosophy University 7) Kapurbawadi 8) Majivada 9) Thane Municipal Corporation Bhavan instead of Cadbury Junction 10) Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Station 11) RTO 12) Dharmaveer Anand Dighe Saheb Station instead of Teen Haath Naka.
Dahisar to Mira-Bhayander (Metro-9) Station Names: 1) Dahisar 2) Pandurang Wadi 3) Mira Gaon 4) Kashigaon 5) Saibaba Nagar 6) P.P.U. instead of Medatiya Nagar Nanasaheb Dharmadhikari Station 7) Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Udyan 8) Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Maidan Station.
Names of stations from Gaymukh to Shivaji Chowk (Mira-Road, Metro-10): 1) Bhairadhar Pada Gaymukh 2) Hindu Hruday Samrat Late Balasaheb Thackeray Chowpatty instead of Retibandar 3) Chena Village instead of Chena Village 4) Versova 5) Kashimira 6) Dahisar.
