'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark
1 week, 5 days ago

'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark

ABP News  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Navneet Rana on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi over his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. मेरे शब्दों को तोड़-मरोड़ कर दिखाया गया है। औरंगज़ेब रहमतुल्लाह अलेह के बारे में मैंने वही कहा है जो इतिहासकरों और लेखकों ने कहा है। मैंने छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज, संभाजी महाराज या अन्य किसी भी महापुरषों के बारे में कोई अपमानजनक टिपण्णी नहीं की है - लेकिन फिर भी मेरी इस बात से कोई… pic.twitter.com/k7PY0ICe3b — Abu Asim Azmi March 4, 2025 "Aurangzeb got several temples built. The party has demanded that a sedition case be filed against Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi and that he be suspended from the Assembly for glorifying Aurangzeb. I have not made any derogatory comment about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Sambhaji Maharaj or any other great men - but still if anyone has been hurt by my statement, then I take back my words, my statement," Azmi said.

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Bajrang Dal, VHP threaten ‘karseva’ at Aurangzeb’s tomb
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Bajrang Dal, VHP threaten ‘karseva’ at Aurangzeb’s tomb

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Amid calls from the Bharatiya Janata Party leaders to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have escalated their demand, threatening to conduct ‘karseva’ if the government fails to act. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad have threatened to conduct ‘karseva’ if the government fails to take steps to remove …

Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane stirs controversy with threat to remove Aurangzeb's tomb
3 days, 23 hours ago

Maharashtra BJP MLA Nitesh Rane stirs controversy with threat to remove Aurangzeb's tomb

New Indian Express  

Rane assured the Hindu community that the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb was a definite plan and would be carried out in the coming days. I want to tell them, this isn’t a naming ceremony where we’ll make a public announcement and invite everyone.” Opposition parties have condemned Rane’s remarks. Congress Legislative Party Leader Vijay Wadettiwar slammed Rane, claiming that his …

Abu Azmi Gets Anticipatory Bail In Aurangzeb Remarks Case
4 days, 16 hours ago

Abu Azmi Gets Anticipatory Bail In Aurangzeb Remarks Case

ABP News  

A Mumbai court granted anticipatory bail to Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi in a case over his remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. In a post on X, he said: "On the martyrdom day of the second Chhatrapati of Swarajya, the valiant warrior, Dharmveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, I pay my humble tribute." I respect both Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'
6 days, 12 hours ago

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has backed calls for the removal of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Satara, Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had called for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district. The site was put under ASI's protection during the Congress regime some …

Everyone favours removal of Aurangzeb's tomb; Congress put it under ASI: CM Fadnavis
6 days, 23 hours ago

Everyone favours removal of Aurangzeb's tomb; Congress put it under ASI: CM Fadnavis

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said everyone feels Mughal king Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar should be removed, but it has to be done under the purview of law as the previous Congress regime put the site under ASI's protection. BJP's Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had sought the removal of …

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress
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6 days, 23 hours ago

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress

India Today  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis backed calls to remove Mughal King Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar but he added that it has to be done within the framework of the law as it has been put under ASI's protection. He said this in response to a statement by BJP's Satara MP Udayanraje Bhosale, a descendant of Maratha king Chhatrapati …

SP MLA Abu Azmi Requests Maharashtra Speaker To Revoke His Suspension: 'Attempt Made To Malign My Image'
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1 week, 1 day ago

SP MLA Abu Azmi Requests Maharashtra Speaker To Revoke His Suspension: 'Attempt Made To Malign My Image'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi wrote a letter to Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar requesting that his suspension be revoked. In his letter, Azmi argued that his statement was taken out of context and that meant no disrespect to both Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. I respect both Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.I respectfully request the …

Abu Azmi row: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant Udayanraje Bhosale demand for strict law
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1 week, 1 day ago

Abu Azmi row: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant Udayanraje Bhosale demand for strict law

The Hindu  

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s descendant and BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale demanded for stringent law against persons who make disrespectful remarks about Maratha icons, including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Mr. Bhosale’s remarks come after ongoing controversy triggered by legislator Abu Azmi who praised Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. “Anyone making wrong statements against Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj, Rajmata Jijau, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj …

Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb
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1 week, 1 day ago

Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb

India TV News  

Abu Azmi urges Maharashtra Assembly speaker to revoke his suspension amid row over Aurangzeb Abu Azmi clarified that he was followed by mediapersons, who asked him for his reaction to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invoking Aurangzeb while criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Mumbai: In a significant development, Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Asim Azmi on Friday accused the …

Remarks on Aurangzeb: CM lashes out at SP, says it should suspend MLA from party immediately
1 week, 3 days ago

Remarks on Aurangzeb: CM lashes out at SP, says it should suspend MLA from party immediately

Hindustan Times  

A political storm has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Maharashtra Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi praised Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, drawing sharp reactions from the ruling BJP. He advised SP members to visit the library in Patna to read Shahjahan’s biography, which, according to him, records that the Mughal once told Aurangzeb, “A Hindu is better than you, as they serve …

Abu Azmi suspended from assembly for hailing Aurangzeb
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1 week, 3 days ago

Abu Azmi suspended from assembly for hailing Aurangzeb

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi was suspended for the rest of the budget session on Wednesday after his remarks hailing Mughal emperor Aurangzeb triggered a storm in the state legislature. “During this period, his entry in the premises of the state legislature will also be barred.” As soon as the proposal was moved, members demanded that Azmi be …

SP’s Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb remark was made outside Assembly, ‘still I was suspended’
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1 week, 4 days ago

SP’s Abu Azmi says Aurangzeb remark was made outside Assembly, ‘still I was suspended’

Live Mint  

Suspended Maharashtra SP MLA Abu Azmi has objected to his Assembly suspension, arguing that his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb were made outside the House and not inside. Still, I have been suspended.” The Aurangzeb remark Abu Azmi, president of the Samajwadi Party's state unit, had said that during Aurangzeb's reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma. The apology As …

Send him to UP, we will treat him’: Yogi Adityanath on SP leader Abu Azmi over praise of Aurangzeb
1 week, 4 days ago

Send him to UP, we will treat him’: Yogi Adityanath on SP leader Abu Azmi over praise of Aurangzeb

Op India  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath came down heavily on Maharashtra MLA and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi for praising Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb. Watch: Regarding Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, "…Those who behave like Aurangzeb will take pride in him. Does the party consider a ruthless, fanatical, and… pic.twitter.com/7AKzCb1VMV — …

'Send Abu Azmi To UP, We Shall Treat Him': Yogi Slams SP Leader Over Aurangzeb Comments
1 week, 4 days ago

'Send Abu Azmi To UP, We Shall Treat Him': Yogi Slams SP Leader Over Aurangzeb Comments

ABP News  

UP Vidhan Sabha: The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday was on the boil over the 'Aurangzeb' statement by Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi in Maharashtra. Watch: Regarding Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath says, ".Those who behave like Aurangzeb will take pride in him. Does the party consider a ruthless, fanatical, and… …

'I Only Said...': Abu Azmi's First Reaction After Being Suspended From Maharashtra Assembly
1 week, 4 days ago

'I Only Said...': Abu Azmi's First Reaction After Being Suspended From Maharashtra Assembly

ABP News  

After being suspended from the Maharashtra Assembly, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi questioned the decision of the House. Azmi has been suspended for the entire Budget Session after his remarks on Mughal ruler Aurangzeb snowballed into a controversy. Azmi had said that during Aurangzeb's reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma. Asked about the fight between Aurangzeb and Maratha king …

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension
1 week, 4 days ago

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension

The Hindu  

The issue of SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi's remarks eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb rocked both houses of the Maharashtra legislature on Tuesday, with members of the ruling Mahayuti demanding his suspension and charging him with treason. They claimed Mr. Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him. In the council, the …

Yogi Adityanath on Abu Azmi's praise for Aurangzeb: 'Send him to UP, we will do his treatment'
1 week, 4 days ago

Yogi Adityanath on Abu Azmi's praise for Aurangzeb: 'Send him to UP, we will do his treatment'

India TV News  

Yogi Adityanath on Abu Azmi's praise for Aurangzeb: 'Send him to UP, we will do his treatment' CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reacted to Abu Azmi's controversial remarks and said, "Aurangzeb is the Samajwadi Party's idol more than Lohia." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday reacted to Abu Azmi's controversial remarks and said, "Aurangzeb is the Samajwadi Party's …

Watch: With Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's portrait in background, Abu Azmi defends his remarks on Aurangzeb
1 week, 4 days ago

Watch: With Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's portrait in background, Abu Azmi defends his remarks on Aurangzeb

India TV News  

Watch: With Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's portrait in background, Abu Azmi defends his remarks on Aurangzeb The controversy erupted when Abu Azmi, addressing reporters in Mumbai at the start of the Maharashtra Assembly session, said he doesn't consider Aurangzeb a cruel ruler. Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Wednesday defended his controversial remarks on Mughal emperor Aurangzeb soon after the Maharashtra …

Send Abu Azmi to UP, we'll take care of rest: Yogi Adityanath to Samajwadi Party
1 week, 4 days ago

Send Abu Azmi to UP, we'll take care of rest: Yogi Adityanath to Samajwadi Party

India Today  

The controversy over Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi’s remarks glorifying Mughal ruler Aurangzeb escalated on Wednesday, with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also weighing in. Adityanath asked the Samajwadi Party to expel the Maharashtra MLA and send him to his state, adding that "Uttar Pradesh knows well how to take care of such people". "A person who feels …

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Abu Azmi will be arrested over Aurangzeb remark
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1 week, 4 days ago

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Abu Azmi will be arrested over Aurangzeb remark

India TV News  

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Abu Azmi will be arrested over Aurangzeb remark Abu Azmi, president of the Samajwadi Party's Maharashtra unit, had hailed Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, saying during his reign, India's border reached Afghanistan and Burma. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi will be arrested for his controversial remarks on Mughal emperor …

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi booked for remarks on Aurangzeb
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1 week, 5 days ago

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi booked for remarks on Aurangzeb

The Hindu  

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi’s remarks praising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb triggered a controversy in the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday, with leaders from the ruling Mahayuti alliance raising slogans demanding that Mr. Azmi be charged with sedition, and suspended. On Monday, Mr. Azmi had praised Aurangzeb, and said that “India was called the ‘golden bird’ and GDP during Aurangzeb’s era …

Opposition can stoop down to any level in bid to 'eradicate' Sanatan Dharma: BJP
1 week, 5 days ago

Opposition can stoop down to any level in bid to 'eradicate' Sanatan Dharma: BJP

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday slammed the Congress and other opposition parties over Maharashtra Samajwadi Party president Abu Azmi's remarks about Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and said they could stoop down to any level in their bid to "eradicate" Sanatan Dharma. Reacting sharply, BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi termed Azmi's remarks an "insult to the entire Indian society" and alleged …

Samajwadi MLA Abu Azmi apologizes for Aurangazeb remark says his words misrepresented
1 week, 5 days ago

Samajwadi MLA Abu Azmi apologizes for Aurangazeb remark says his words misrepresented

The Hindu  

Amidst the uproar over his remarks on Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Tuesday said that his words had been twisted and that he was ready to take back his statement and apologise if sentiments were hurt. I have said what historians and writers have claimed about Aurangzeb Rahmatullah Ali,” Mr. Azmi said “I have not made …

’Wasn’t my statement’: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi clarifies on Aurangzeb remark, says ‘was reacting to Assam CM’
1 week, 5 days ago

’Wasn’t my statement’: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi clarifies on Aurangzeb remark, says ‘was reacting to Assam CM’

Live Mint  

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Tuesday said ‘it wasn’t my statement', clarifiying and addressing the uproar that erupted after his remark on Aurangzeb. Abu Azmi clarifies statement on Aurangzeb Stating that he was reacting to Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma comparing Leader of the Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi with Aurangzeb, the Samajwadi Party MLA …

Udit Raj Supports Abu Azmi's Aurangzeb Remarks; Massive Protest Outside Maharashtra Assembly
1 week, 5 days ago

Udit Raj Supports Abu Azmi's Aurangzeb Remarks; Massive Protest Outside Maharashtra Assembly

ABP News  

The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly saw heated protests as the budget session began on March 3rd, following controversial remarks made by Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi. His statement triggered a wave of anger across Maharashtra, particularly due to the growing admiration for Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, whose valor was highlighted in the recent film Chhaava.The statement drew sharp criticism from Maharashtra's Deputy …

Mahayuti members demand suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Azmi from assembly for praising Aurangzeb
1 week, 5 days ago

Mahayuti members demand suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Azmi from assembly for praising Aurangzeb

The Hindu  

Members of the ruling Mahayuti on Tuesday demanded suspension of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi from the Maharashtra Assembly for eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Soon after the House proceedings began, the ruling alliance members claimed Ms. Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him. Earlier, on Monday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief …

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske files complaint against Abu Azmi for praising Aurangzeb
1 week, 5 days ago

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske files complaint against Abu Azmi for praising Aurangzeb

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske has filed a case against Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi at Wagle Estate Police Station for allegedly making remarks praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, which he claims hurt religious sentiments, reported ANI. Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC asked Azmi to take a history lesson and reminded that Aurangzeb destroyed thousands of Hindu temples. Abu Azmi defends …

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension
1 week, 5 days ago

SP MLA Azmi's remarks on Aurangzeb rock legislature; members demand his suspension

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The issue of SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi's remarks eulogising Mughal emperor Aurangzeb rocked both houses of the Maharashtra legislature on Tuesday, with members of the ruling Mahayuti demanding his suspension and charging him with treason. They claimed Azmi was a descendent of Aurangzeb, who tortured Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and brutally killed him. In the council, the …

Mahayuti MLAs seek Abu Azmi's suspension over Aurangzeb remark, chaos in Assembly
1 week, 5 days ago

Mahayuti MLAs seek Abu Azmi's suspension over Aurangzeb remark, chaos in Assembly

India Today  

The Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday witnessed chaos as the ruling Mahayuti MLAs demanded the suspension of state Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi from the House for his remarks glorifying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar demanded Azmi's suspension in the Assembly, following which the ruling party members stood up and began shouting slogans against him. When the session resumed, …

Maharashtra: SP leader Abu Azmi faces legal trouble for praising Aurangzeb, multiple cases filed
1 week, 5 days ago

Maharashtra: SP leader Abu Azmi faces legal trouble for praising Aurangzeb, multiple cases filed

India TV News  

Maharashtra: SP leader Abu Azmi faces legal trouble for praising Aurangzeb, multiple cases filed SP leader Abu Azmi faces legal trouble over his remarks praising Aurangzeb, with cases filed under multiple sections following Shiv Sena’s complaint. Maharashtra Samajwadi Party President Abu Azmi has landed in legal trouble for his controversial remarks praising Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. Additionally, Shiv Sena MP Naresh …

Remove Aurangzeb's grave from Maharashtra: BJP's Navneet Rana steps up attack
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1 week, 5 days ago

Remove Aurangzeb's grave from Maharashtra: BJP's Navneet Rana steps up attack

India Today  

BJP leader Navneet Rana launched a scathing attack on Maharashtra Samajwadi Party chief Abu Azmi a day after the latter praised Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. I want to request Maharashtra government that the way Aurangabad's name was changed and kept after our God Sambhaji Maharaj, Aurangzeb's grave should also be demolished. Samajwadi Party's Abu Azmi sparked controversy on Monday by praising …

Opposition can stoop down to any level in bid to 'eradicate' Sanatan Dharma: BJP
1 week, 5 days ago

Opposition can stoop down to any level in bid to 'eradicate' Sanatan Dharma: BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Tuesday slammed the Congress and other opposition parties over Maharashtra Samajwadi Party president Abu Azmi's remarks about Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and said they could stoop down to any level in their bid to "eradicate" Sanatan Dharma. BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi also termed Azmi's remarks an "insult to the entire Indian society" and alleged that …

SP's Abu Azmi defends Aurangzeb, Eknath Shinde calls remark ‘treason’
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

SP's Abu Azmi defends Aurangzeb, Eknath Shinde calls remark ‘treason’

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi on Monday triggered a massive controversy with him calling Mughal emperor Aurangzeb a "good administrator". Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi said "India developed under Aurangzeb's rule." 'Learn history': Maharashtra leaders react to Abu Azmi's 'Aurangzeb' remark Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde came down heavily on Abu Azmi for his remark and reminded him …

Should be charged with treason: Eknath Shinde on SP leader Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb
1 week, 6 days ago

Should be charged with treason: Eknath Shinde on SP leader Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Calling Samajwadi Party leader and Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi's reported remarks about Aurangzeb "wrong and unacceptable," Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday said that he should be charged with "treason." Aurangzeb tortured Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj for 40 days; calling such a person good is the biggest sin, and hence, Abu Azmi should apologise. Azmi, had reportedly said …

Shinde slams MLA Abu Azmi over his Aurangzeb 'not cruel leader' remarks, asks to apologise
1 week, 6 days ago

Shinde slams MLA Abu Azmi over his Aurangzeb 'not cruel leader' remarks, asks to apologise

India TV News  

Shinde slams MLA Abu Azmi over his Aurangzeb 'not cruel leader' remarks, asks to apologise Eknath Shinde's response comes after remarks made by the Maharashtra MLA while talking to media persons, during which he said that Aurangzeb built many temples and is not a "cruel leader". Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reacting to state MLA Abu Azmi’s reported remarks …

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi praises Aurangzeb, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde calls it treason
1 week, 6 days ago

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi praises Aurangzeb, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde calls it treason

India Today  

Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi has sparked a fresh political controversy in Maharashtra by stating that he does not view 17th-century Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb as a cruel, tyrannical, or intolerant ruler. His remarks drew a sharp response from Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who demanded an apology from the SP leader for his remarks and said that he should …

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ambedkar row: Uddhav seeks action against Shah, asks 'will Ajit Pawar, Shinde, Athawale break silence'

India TV News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday sought action against Home Minister Amit Shah for his statement on Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the former Maharashtra chief minister said Shah would not have dared to make remarks about Ambedkar without BJP and RSS backing. " Shah should apologise: Rahul Meanwhile, Leader …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
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Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election: As trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti leading with over 200 seats in Maharashtra assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Saturday refused to accept the result and alleged a conspiracy. Stating that 'kuch toh gadbad hai', Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut questioned on what basis Eknath Shinde was getting 56 seats while Ajit Pawar's camp was getting over …

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Mob attacks ex-BJP MP Navneet Rana's rally in Maharashtra, throws chairs at her
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Mob attacks ex-BJP MP Navneet Rana's rally in Maharashtra, throws chairs at her

India Today  

A commotion erupted during an election rally led by BJP leader and former MP Navneet Rana in Maharashtra's Amravati district, where some individuals hurled chairs at her. The rally, organised to support Yuva Swabhiman Party candidate Ramesh Bundile, turned chaotic when a group of people allegedly attempted to disrupt the event. Following the chaos, Rana went to a nearby police …

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions
4 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election: Amit Shah criticises Maha Vikas Aghadi’s dynastic ambitions

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Maha Vikas Aghadi of “appeasement politics” as he took part in four election rallies in Maharashtra on Friday. Mr. Shah said, “The MVA and Uddhav Thackeray keep opposing the move of renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar. In Karad South, Sangli and Ichalkaranji Assembly constituencies, the Home Minister took a swipe at Shiv Sena chief …

'Like Babri Masjid, destruction of Bhatkal mosque guaranteed': Karnataka BJP MP
1 year, 2 months ago

'Like Babri Masjid, destruction of Bhatkal mosque guaranteed': Karnataka BJP MP

India Today  

BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde on Saturday said the Bhatkal mosque in Karnataka would meet a fate similar to that of the Babri Masjid, which was demolished in 1992 by Hindu 'kar sevaks'. "The destruction of Bhatkal Mosque is guaranteed like Babri Masjid. The BJP leader also accused the Congress of dividing Hindu society for centuries and labelled them as "anti-Hindu" …

'Jo manzoor-e-Narendra Modi...': Uddhav faction's jibe after Speaker's ‘real Sena’ verdict
1 year, 2 months ago

'Jo manzoor-e-Narendra Modi...': Uddhav faction's jibe after Speaker's ‘real Sena’ verdict

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leaders have strongly reacted to the verdict ruled by Maharashtra assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar with Priyanaka Chaturvedi saying that she was not surprised by the ruling at all while Aaditya Thackeray said that the party will challenge the verdict in the Supreme Court. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray Narwekar on Wednesday ruled on the cross-petitions by Shiv Sena …

No Indian Muslim descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT)
1 year, 8 months ago

No Indian Muslim descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT)

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said no Muslim in India is a descendant of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. He also hit out at Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar for visiting Aurangzeb's tomb in Aurangabad district. The VBA leader's visit to the tomb on Saturday took place against the backdrop of protests and clashes in parts of Maharashtra recently over …

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash
1 year, 9 months ago

Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash

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Maha: 'Violence happening in name of Aurangzeb even after 400 yrs', Raut reacts to recent clash Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut while reacting to the recent clash in Maharashtra's Kolhapur blamed the state government for being responsible for the violence. Maharashtra: Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday blamed Eknath Shinde-led government in Maharashtra for being responsible for the …

Will write to PM Modi for removal of Aurangzeb\'s grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA
2 years ago

Will write to PM Modi for removal of Aurangzeb\'s grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA

Deccan Chronicle  

AURANGABAD: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat, who owes allegiance to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave be removed from Aurangabad city. Shirsat termed as a "biryani party" a protest being held by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen against the renaming of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati …

Will Write to PM Modi for Removal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's Grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA
2 years ago

Will Write to PM Modi for Removal of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's Grave from Aurangabad: Shiv Sena MLA

News 18  

Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat, who owes allegiance to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday said he would write to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave be removed from Aurangabad city. Shirsat termed as a “biryani party” a protest being held by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen against the renaming of Aurangabad as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. …

Aurangzeb was not a Hindu hater, claims NCP’s Jitendra Awhad
2 years, 2 months ago

Aurangzeb was not a Hindu hater, claims NCP’s Jitendra Awhad

Op India  

Nationalist Congress Party MLA and former Maharashtra Minister, Jitendra Awhad, has stoked a new controversy by calling Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb “not a Hindu hater”. However, he said regular historical references should be avoided Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that Aurangzeb destroyed many temples in Maharashtra and tortured women. Aurangzeb destroyed many temples in Maharashtra and tortured women,” said …

Explained: Why Mumbai is battleground for MVA, BJP rallies today
2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: Why Mumbai is battleground for MVA, BJP rallies today

Hindustan Times  

The Maha Vikas Aghadi, constituting the Shiv Sena, National Congress Party and Congress, has organised a massive ‘Halla Bol’ rally in Mumbai against the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government, which is also convening a counter-protest in the city. The MVA-led rally is joined by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, NCP leader Ajit Pawar, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray, his mother Rashmi …

Maha Guv’s 'Shivaji Icon of Old Days' Remark Sparks Row; NCP Leader Wants Koshyari’s Dhoti Torn
2 years, 3 months ago

Maha Guv’s 'Shivaji Icon of Old Days' Remark Sparks Row; NCP Leader Wants Koshyari’s Dhoti Torn

News 18  

Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari sparked a major political controversy after calling Maratha icon Shivaji Maharaj an icon of “olden days”, with Opposition demanding action against the governor and an NCP leader even announcing reward to get his dhoti torn. Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole said Congress will work for an “ideologically clean Maharashtra” and it will not tolerate the …

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