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Remove ‘Edward’ from KEM Hospital name: Maharashtra Minister Lodha
short by / on Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has proposed removing 'Edward' from the name of Mumbai's KEM Hospital, calling it a colonial symbol that does not reflect Indian identity. The suggestion comes as the hospital marks its 100th year. Lodha said the final decision on renaming rests with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
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