Mumbai: ‘Maharaj’ added to names of airport, railway station

The term, Maharaj, has been added out of reverence to warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji. Often, people across state and outside describe the king as Shivaji Maharaj.

The decision to modify the name of the airport and railway station in Mumbai by introducing additional word Maharaj is perceived as a tactical move on the part of the ruling BJP-led government to convey its respect for Shivaji and pacify Marathas who have been holding rallies across the state.

In the wake of the Maratha politics being played out in the ongoing winter session at Nagpur and the Marathas’ threat to hold a rally on December 14, the government is trying to address concerns of all sections and communities.