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After backlash, BJP leaves Wankhede Stadium gates alone

<p>After mid-day reported on the BJP's plans to re-christen gates of Wankhede stadium after their own senior leaders&nbsp;and the cricketing fraternity going up in arms against it, the party decided to drop the plan</p>

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Wankhede Stadium, Wankhede Stadium gates, BJP, name change controversy, Vinoo Mankad, Polly Umrigar, Mumbai news, BJP CM swearing-in ceremony, Devendra Fadnavis, Nadeem Memon, MCA, Mumbai Cricket Association

After mid-day reported on the BJP’s plans to re-christen gates of Wankhede stadium, presently sporting the names of cricketing legends Vinoo Mankad and Polly Umrigar, after their own senior leaders, and the cricketing fraternity going up in arms against it, the party finally decided not to do any such thing.

Also read: Cricket legends make way for BJP leaders at Wankhede gates

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