Question

why the names of these cities were changed?1bombay

Answer 1

Federal agencies,local businesses and newspapers were ordered to adopt the change.Shiv sena's leadership pushed for the name change for many years prior to 1995. They argued that "Bombay" was a corrupted English version of "Mumbai" and an unwanted legacy of British colonial rule.

Answer 2

Shiv Sena's leadership pushed for the name change for many years prior to 1995. They argued that "Bombay" was a corrupted English version of "Mumbai" and an unwanted legacy of British colonial rule.