Nitesh Rane (BJP leader and Fisheries Minister) announced plans to rename Mumbra, a suburb in Thane district, Maharashtra, to Mumbradevi, referencing the local Hindu goddess. Speaking at an event commemorating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Rane stated that the renaming would follow previous changes like Islampur to Ishwarpur. He made inflammatory claims that madrasas are breeding grounds for terrorists, calling for their closure, which has drawn sharp criticism from political opponents. Abu Asim Azmi, a leader from the Samajwadi Party, challenged Rane to prove his allegations against madrasas and accused him of targeting Muslims for political gain. The renaming proposal is viewed as an effort to reinforce a saffron identity in the region, while critics argue that the focus should be on building livable cities rather than changing names. The event also sparked controversy when a Jain Muni compared Rane to Shivaji Maharaj, suggesting he could be the next chief minister, which drew further criticism.