Controversy Over IIT Bombay Name Sparks Political Tension in Maharashtra
Published on: Nov. 25, 2025, 6:28 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena criticized Union Minister Jitendra Singh for not changing IIT Bombay's name, claiming it insults Maharashtra. The minister lauded IIT Bombay's long-standing partnership with the Department of Science and Technology. The city was renamed Mumbai in 1995 to honor local heritage and discard colonial legacy.
