Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Malegaon Civic Body Removes Tipu Sultan Portrait Amid Controversy
A picture of Tipu Sultan was placed in the Deputy Mayor’s office in Malegaon.
Some organizations and citizens objected to it.
They asked officials to remove the picture.
They also wanted civic offices to follow clear rules about which portraits can be displayed.
The issue led to political arguments in the city.
Different political and social groups took different positions.
The municipal administration then removed the portrait.
People are still discussing how public offices should handle such displays.
A portrait of Tipu Sultan was displayed in Malegaon’s Deputy Mayor’s office.
Organizations and citizens objected and demanded the portrait’s immediate removal.
Critics questioned rules governing portraits in government and civic offices.
The controversy prompted political and social reactions across Malegaon.
Malegaon Municipal Corporation removed the portrait as debate continued.
- Who
- Malegaon Municipal Corporation, organizations, citizens, political parties and social groups, and Tipu Sultan’s historical image.
- What
- A portrait of Tipu Sultan was removed from the Deputy Mayor’s office after objections and controversy.
- When
- After the portrait’s display became known; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Deputy Mayor’s office at Malegaon Municipal Corporation in Malegaon, Nashik.
- Why
- Organizations and citizens questioned whether the display followed rules and conventions for portraits in public offices.
- Portrait subject
- Tipu Sultan, described as the former ruler of Mysore
- Location
- Deputy Mayor’s office, Malegaon Municipal Corporation
- Objectors
- Various organizations and citizens
- Main concern
- Compliance with rules and conventions for portraits in government and local-government offices
- Administrative action
- The municipal administration removed the portrait
- Continuing issue
- Political discussions and reactions continued in Malegaon after the removal