NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra authorities on Tuesday issued a gazette renaming Islampur in Sangli as Ishwarpur and Islampur Nagar Parisad as Urun Ishwarpur Nagar Parishad.The Central authorities's nationwide mapping company, Survey of India, in October formally authorized the renaming of Islampur to Ishwarpur, marking a major step towards formalising the city's new identification.On July 18, 2025, the state authorities had handed the municipality's proposal to rename Islampur as ‘Ishwarpur' within the legislative meeting and forwarded it to the Union authorities for ultimate clearance. On October 14, the Survey of India issued an ordinance confirming the identify change.Following this approval, directives have been issued to the Indian Put up Division and Indian Railways to replace the town's identify throughout their techniques and places of work. This renaming aligns with a broader development in Maharashtra, the place cities like Aurangabad, Osmanabad and Ahmednagar have just lately been renamed to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Dharashiv and Ahilyanagar, respectively.The announcement sparked celebrations in Ishwarpur, with residents distributing sweets and bursting firecrackers to mark the event. Many residents seen the change as a victory after years of campaigning. Having mentioned that, public opinion remained divided on the identify change.Satish Godase, a resident, expressed assist, has mentioned, “This choice restores our historic and cultural identification. Any more, we'll use ‘Ishwarpur' in all our official and private dealings.”In distinction, Manoj Jadhav, one other resident, voiced considerations, saying: “We requested for higher roads, dependable water provide, and sustainable growth. As an alternative, we acquired a brand new identify. I've lived in Islampur all my life, and the identify was by no means a difficulty.”
