Maharashtra Protests Union Minister's Comment on IIT Bombay's Name

Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar expressed dissatisfaction with Union Minister Jitendra Singh's comments on retaining IIT Bombay's name. The state, advocating for 'Mumbai', has conveyed its stance to the Centre through a letter, underlining the pride linked to the city's official name change in 1995.

Maharashtra's minister of cultural affairs, Ashish Shelar, voiced discontent over a remark made by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, insisting on retaining the name 'IIT Bombay'.

Reacting to Singh's comments, Shelar clarified the state's preference for 'Mumbai', a move that aligns with its name change in 1995 to honor local heritage.

The state government, under Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, took further steps by dispatching a formal letter to the Centre, reinforcing its position on prioritizing local identity.

(With inputs from agencies.)