Overview
- A state gazette dated November 3–4 makes the new name official and also renames Islampur Nagar Parishad as Urun-Ishwarpur Nagar Parishad.
- The Survey of India approved the mapping change in October, followed by a Ministry of Home Affairs letter on November 3 clearing the proposal.
- Government departments, including postal services, railways, revenue, education and transport, have been directed to update systems and signage.
- Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule publicly welcomed the decision after the notifications were issued.
- Residents responded with celebrations and criticism, with supporters citing cultural identity and others questioning governance priorities.