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flag Union Minister Jitendra Singh's praise for IIT Bombay's name sparks political clash over Mumbai's identity ahead of elections.

flag Union Minister Jitendra Singh's comment praising IIT Bombay for retaining its name has sparked political debate, with MNS leader Raj Thackeray accusing the central government of a hidden agenda to sever Mumbai’s ties to Maharashtra and undermine Marathi identity. flag Thackeray linked the remark to broader efforts to weaken Mumbai’s cultural autonomy, citing the 1995 renaming from Bombay to Mumbai as a key moment in Marathi pride. flag The BJP countered by highlighting that the renaming was initiated under a BJP-led government, accusing Thackeray of fabricating narratives. flag The exchange reignites long-standing regional identity tensions ahead of civic elections.

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