Tipu Sultan's portrait at Malegaon Deputy Mayor's office
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News1814-02-2026, 08:52

BJP Slams Malegaon Deputy Mayor Over Tipu Sultan Portrait: 'Insult To Real Heroes'

  • Controversy erupts in Malegaon after Deputy Mayor Shaan-e-Hind Nihal Ahmed displays Tipu Sultan's portrait in her office.
  • BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticizes the move, calling it an 'insult to our real heroes' as portraits of national leaders are missing.
  • Shiv Sena corporators protest, demanding the removal of the portrait and vowing continued agitation.
  • Deputy Mayor Ahmed defends the display, stating Tipu Sultan is a freedom fighter and questioning the politicization of the issue.
  • Tipu Sultan remains a polarizing historical figure, praised by some for fighting the British and accused by others of religious intolerance.

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