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Why Mumbai Sports complex named after Tipu Sultan spark row?

Written By : ABP News Bureau | 27 Jan 2022 04:26 PM (IST)

The BJP claims that Congress leader and Mumbai Suburban Minister Aslam Shaikh is intending to name a playground in the Muslim-dominated Malwani neighbourhood after the 17th-century ruler Tipu Sultan, which has sparked a controversy in Mumbai. However, the Maharashtra government accused the BJP of spreading communalism. Watch on to know about several other places in Mumbai which have been named after Mysore King.

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