Remove the Name of Rajiv Gandhi from National Park – Assam

The Assam cabinet has decided to take away the identity of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi from the Orang .

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Since the title Orang is related to the sentiments of the Adivasi & tea-tribe community, the cabinet has planned to rename the Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park as Orang National Park. Orang National Park is situated the North Bank of Brahmaputra; Orang National Park, spread over 78.80 sq km, is the oldest wooded area reserve. It was recognized as a wildlife sanctuary in 1985 and declared a national park in 1999.