What is the new name of Bhopal's Habibganj Railway station?

The correct answer is Rani Kamalapati Railway station.

Key Points

• Rani Kamalapati Railway station is the new name of Bhopal's Habibganj Railway Station
• The renaming was officially implemented in November 2021
• This honors the 18th century Gond queen Rani Kamalapati of the region
• It became India's first railway station named after a tribal queen
• The station was redeveloped as India's first world-class railway station under PPP model

Additional Information

• Veerangana Lakshmibai railway station:
  • This name refers to the famous Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi
  • She was a key figure in the 1857 Indian Rebellion against British rule
  • Several places in India are named after her including parks and roads
  • The name was not considered for Bhopal's station renaming
  • Jhansi railway station remains unchanged by this name
• Tantiya Bhil Railway station:
  • Tantiya Bhil was a tribal freedom fighter from Madhya Pradesh
  • He fought against British colonial rule in the 19th century
  • While significant in local history, this name wasn't chosen for the station
  • Some other memorials in MP honor Tantiya Bhil's legacy
  • The renaming committee selected Rani Kamalapati instead
• Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Railway Junction:
  • Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was an Indian political thinker
  • Several railway stations are named after him including Mughalsarai
  • The name was not selected for Bhopal's station renaming
  • His philosophy of integral humanism influences Indian politics
  • The choice for Bhopal focused on local historical figures