Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Govt renames Islampur to Ishwarpur

The Maharashtra Government declared the renaming of Islampur in Sangli district to Ishwarpur during the monsoon session's final day. This decision, prompted by a memorandum from the Hindutva organization Shiv Pratisthan, awaits central government approval. A Shiv Sena leader mentioned that the demand for this name change has been pending since 1986.