Shivaji Maharaj Portrait Used as Washroom Signage Sparks Controversy in Haryana

Brief By News18 / 1:00 PM on 24 Feb 2026

Controversy erupted after portraits of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharani Padmini were reportedly used as washroom signage at a banquet hall in Haryana. Political leaders called the display unacceptable, sparking social media outrage. Amid claims linking the property to BJP members, the alleged owner denied ownership, while demands for action against those responsible intensified online.

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