Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday announced that he will make concerted efforts to name the Vile Parle Metro Station after former Mumbai Mayor and MLA Dr Ramesh Prabhoo. The announcement was made during the launch of the book “Prabhoo Mahima”, which chronicles the life, contributions, and political journey of Dr Prabhoo.

Dr Prabhoo, who devoted his life to the Shiv Sena and the development of Vile Parle, played a prominent role in educational, sports, health, and political spheres. He gained national attention during the 1987 Vile Parle by-election, where his campaign became associated with Hindutva, leading to a landmark Supreme Court ruling in 1995. Despite his contributions, Dr Prabhoo was reportedly overlooked by the party in later years.