Residents have faced significant challenges over the years due to the stigma associated with the name.
Senior resident Sajja Sitaramaiah shared that students often encountered difficulties with passport applications, visa interviews, and job opportunities. The name change, he said, had brought immense relief and joy to the community.
To facilitate address updates, three special Aadhaar centers were established, ensuring smooth coordination among municipal officials, village ward secretariats, and revenue departments. Collector Lakshmisha urged remaining residents to complete the process soon.
Despite the positive step, CPM State Executive Committee member Ch Baburao pointed out that simply renaming the colony would not resolve its deeper issues.
He stressed the need for regularising housing and issuing pattas to improve living conditions and provide long-term solutions for residents.
