India, Feb. 23 -- New Delhi

The State Names Authority (SNA), led by chief minister Rekha Gupta, completed renaming two Metro stations and modifying the names of seven others, officials familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

While there was a proposal to rename or modify as many as 21 Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) station names, officials from the CM's office said that they decided to retain the names of 12 stations, rename two and modify seven.

Gupta, the chairperson of the SNA, said, "Metro stations are not merely points of transit, but also reflect the identity and cultural significance of the areas they serve. Each name was finalised only after careful and considered deliberation".

The Pitampura station has been renamed Mad...