Maharashtra Approves Renaming of Islampur to Ishwarpur

Swift Summary

• Event: Maharashtra goverment declared the renaming of Islampur,Sangli district to Ishwarpur.
• Proclamation: food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal presented the decision in the Legislative Assembly during the last day of the monsoon session (July 18, 2025).
• Approval Process: Proposal has Cabinet approval at the state level and will be forwarded to the Union government for clearance.
• Historical Context: The demand to rename Islampur originated in 1986 and was revived recently by Shiv Pratisthan, a Hindutva group led by Sambhaji Bhide. The institution pressed for action with warnings against withdrawing their campaign.

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