Controversy Erupts Over Urdu Script on Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Station Boards

BJP legislator Sanjay Kenekar expressed his concerns on Tuesday regarding the use of Urdu script on the boards at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar railway station. His demand for its removal comes in light of the government's decision to rename the Aurangabad station to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.

Kenekar, a Maharashtra legislative council member, noted that Urdu was not listed in the government's notification, which mentioned only Hindi, English, and Marathi. He described the inclusion of Urdu as an imposition of the Nizami language, sparking heated discussion.

In response, AIMIM's Maharashtra president, Imtiaz Jaleel, remarked on the broader multilingual tradition of Indian station names. He pointed out the presence of Urdu script on signs at the Delhi station, highlighting the inclusivity of India's linguistic heritage.