{
  "id": 4841901,
  "title": "Malegaon Civic Body Removes Tipu Sultan Portrait From Deputy Mayor’s Office Amid Controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/malegaon-civic-body-removes-tipu-sultan-portrait-from-deputy-mayors",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T10:21:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/malegaon-civic-body-removes-tipu-sultan-portrait-from-deputy-mayors-office-amid-controversy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nashik - The portrait of Tipu Sultan, the former ruler of Mysore, has been removed from the office of the Deputy Mayor of Malegaon Municipal Corporation due to a controversy that sparked political and social reactions in the city. The issue arose when the portrait was noticed displayed in the Deputy Mayor's office. This prompted objections from various organizations and citizens demanding its immediate removal. The matter quickly became a topic of political debate. Those against the display questioned the rules and conventions for photographs and portraits in government and local self-government offices, urging the civic administration to strictly adhere to the guidelines. The controversy intensified political tensions in Malegaon, with different parties and organizations taking opposing stands. Upon learning about the issue, the Malegaon Municipal Corporation administration removed the portrait from the Deputy Mayor's office, ending the immediate controversy. However, political discussions and reactions surrounding the incident remain active in the city. Citizens have also demanded that civic and government offices should not become venues for political or social controversies, emphasizing the need for the administration to follow established guidelines for displaying portraits and photographs in public offices.",
  "summary": "Nashik: The portrait of Tipu Sultan, the former ruler of Mysore, displayed in the office of the Deputy Mayor of Malegaon Municipal Corporation has been removed following a controversy that triggered political and social reactions in the city. The issue came to light after it was noticed that Tipu Sultan’s portrait had been displayed in the Deputy Mayor’s office. The development drew objections…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}