Maharashtra Government by Tuesday To home Ministry (MHA) From approval to meet Of after officially sangli of the district Islampur by changing the name of Ishwarpur did it, while Islampur Now the Municipal Corporation (City Council) Urun Ishwarpur Will be called Municipal Council.
Name change process and approval
change name of The process began earlier this year when the state Assembly passed a resolution recommending the change by July 18, 2025. The proposal was sent to the Central Government for final approval. october country’s national in mapping The agency, the Survey of India, issued an ordinance formalizing the city’s new name. After this, the Indian Postal Department and Indian Railways were officially record Instructions were sent to update the systems and ensure that this change is implemented in all administrative and public platforms But reflected yes.
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Part of a wider trend in Maharashtra
Islampur The renaming matches a broader trend in the state, where recently Aurangabad, Osmanabad And Ahmednagar Like changing the names of cities to Chhatrapati respectively Sambhajinagar, Dharashiva And Ahilyanagar has been done Is।
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Public reactions: celebration and concerns
after this announcement Ishwarpur There was a festive mood as residents distributed sweets and burst crackers. Many locals welcomed this change as a recognition of the city’s historical and cultural identity. a resident Satish Godse Said, “This decision destroys our historical and cultural identity.” restore Does. From now on, in all our official and personal dealings ‘Ishwarpur‘ would use.