Street Name Controversy Sparks Legal Action in Indore
Indore Municipal Corporation removed street signboards in a Muslim area following allegations by BJP leader Akash Vijayvargiya of religious bias. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav announced legal action against councillor Fatma Rafiq Khan for the alleged illegal renaming. The Khans refuted the charges, claiming long-standing use of these names.
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Tensions have escalated in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after the municipal corporation removed street signboards in a Muslim-majority area. This move followed accusations from BJP's Akash Vijayvargiya, who claimed the names were tied to a specific religion. The corporation's actions have stirred significant political discourse.
In response, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav stated that legal measures will be pursued against ward councillor Fatma Rafiq Khan, accused of unauthorized renaming. Bhargav asserted that the names were changed without proper authorization, and signboards reflecting these alterations were installed illicitly.
Meanwhile, the councillor's husband, Rafiq Khan, has denied the allegations, arguing that the names have a history of around 40 years in the locality. While they accept the boards' removal, the Khans plan to meet the mayor to defend their stance.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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