How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere
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How Aurangzeb has been a controversial figure in India's political sphere

India Today  

Aurangzeb has been a deeply polarising figure in Maharashtra and controversies surrounding the Mughal ruler keep cropping up in the state's political discourse frequently. People gather near charred remains of two-wheelers at Hansapuri area CONTROVERSIES SURROUNDING AURANGZEB March 17, 2025: Nagpur witnessed violent clashes between two communities, leaving more than 30 people injured, hours after Hindu outfits held a protest demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Sambhaji Nagar. March 3, 2025: Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi stoked a controversy by saying that some elements depicted in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer film Chhaava, which depicts Chhatrapati Sambhaji's battle with Aurangzeb, were wrong. September 2015: The stretch of nearly 3-km from Delhi's Kalindi Kunj to Jamia Nagar, locally called as 'Pushta Road', was "named" as 'Aurangzeb Road' by former Congress Okhla MLA Asif Mohammed Khan.

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BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)
6 hours, 20 minutes ago

BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)

The Hindu  

The politically charged controversy surrounding Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave continues in Maharashtra, with Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi ally Shiv Sena attacking the BJP for giving more importance to Aurangzeb than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The is conspiring to finish Aurangzeb along with his grave so that the heroes who fought him will also vanish along with him, a distortion of history.” …

Nagpur violence: Eknath Shinde's ‘Osama bin Laden’ reference as he speaks on Aurangzeb tomb row
23 hours, 20 minutes ago

Nagpur violence: Eknath Shinde's ‘Osama bin Laden’ reference as he speaks on Aurangzeb tomb row

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb, Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday drew a comparison to how the United States handled Osama bin Laden’s burial. Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde Eknath Shinde’s remarks came during a heated legislative council debate after he swiped at Shiv Sena MLC Anil Parab. They disposed him of into …

Aurangzeb tomb row in Nagpur: CM Eknath Shinde questions glorification of Aurangzeb, says ‘he is a blot on our history
23 hours, 32 minutes ago

Aurangzeb tomb row in Nagpur: CM Eknath Shinde questions glorification of Aurangzeb, says ‘he is a blot on our history

The Hindu  

Amid a row over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday said even the United States didn't allow Osama bin Laden to be buried on its land and disposed of his body into the sea to avoid any glorification. He Mr. Shinde said the Mughal emperor had offered Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhajiraje a choice to …

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
2 days, 4 hours ago

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up

Hindustan Times  

As members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, along with other fringe groups, intensified their demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti across the state, at least 25 police and fire brigade personnel, including an IPS officer, were injured in large-scale arson, vandalism and stone-pelting incidents between two …

Aurangzeb Controversy: Political Clashes Over Maharashtra's Historical Legacy & Hindutva | ABP NEWS
2 days, 21 hours ago

Aurangzeb Controversy: Political Clashes Over Maharashtra's Historical Legacy & Hindutva | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra continues to intensify, with political figures and Hindu organizations voicing strong opinions. He criticized the comparison of Hindu organizations calling for the tomb’s removal to the "Hindu Taliban," a term coined by Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena. Hegde expressed his frustration with these new narratives, claiming that the historical significance …

Breaking News: Controversy Escalates Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Maharashtra, BJP Pushes for Removal
2 days, 21 hours ago

Breaking News: Controversy Escalates Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Maharashtra, BJP Pushes for Removal

ABP News  

The controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb continues to escalate, with increasing opposition to its presence in Maharashtra. BJP MLA T.Raja recently made a strong statement declaring that Aurangzeb's tomb should not exist on Maharashtra’s soil. In the midst of the controversy, BJP continues to push for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, framing it as a threat to the state’s historical legacy. …

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress
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1 week, 3 days 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 …

Bihar BJP Leader Demands Renaming Aurangabad To Ram Nagar, Slams Support For Aurangzeb Amid Row
1 week, 6 days ago

Bihar BJP Leader Demands Renaming Aurangabad To Ram Nagar, Slams Support For Aurangzeb Amid Row

ABP News  

A day after Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi was suspended from the Maharashtra legislative assembly for the ongoing budget session, BJP leader Haribhushan Bachol has demanded changing the name of Aurangabad in the state to Ram Nagar. On Wednesday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the Samajwadi Party and its Maharashtra MLA Abu Azmi over his controversial remarks …

'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Remove Aurangzeb's grave from Maharashtra: BJP's Navneet Rana steps up attack
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2 weeks, 2 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 …

Maharashtra elections: Congress propagating Aurangzeb’s ideas, says PM Modi
4 months ago

Maharashtra elections: Congress propagating Aurangzeb’s ideas, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, held three rallies in Maharashtra, starting from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in the afternoon, followed by a public rally in Panvel city of Raigad district and in Mumbai later in the evening. Addressing a mega rally at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Mr. Modi asked the people whether they will vote for those who respect and follow …

'Aurangzeb humare vikas mein roda hai', says Devendra Fadnavis on poster row in Maharashtra
1 year, 8 months ago

'Aurangzeb humare vikas mein roda hai', says Devendra Fadnavis on poster row in Maharashtra

India TV News  

Aurangzeb poster row : Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that Aurangzeb is a great obstacle to our development. Fadnavis targets Rahul Gandhi: Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi, he said "Rahul Gandhiji ek nasamjh vyakti ki tarah aakr aa kr Veer Sarvarkarji ka apmaan krte hai. Uddhavji can tolerate this for power but we will not do this," he …

No Indian Muslim descendant of Aurangzeb: Fadnavis takes dig at Shiv Sena (UBT)
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

Eknath Shinde: The Auto Driver Who Punctured Uddhav's Three-Wheeler Govt to Become Maharashtra CM
2 years, 8 months ago

Eknath Shinde: The Auto Driver Who Punctured Uddhav's Three-Wheeler Govt to Become Maharashtra CM

News 18  

Eknath Sambhaji Shinde, the man who triggered Maharashtra’s biggest political earthquake is now the Chief Minister of the state. Having started his political career under the guidance of his mentor and legendary Shiv Sena strongman Dighe, Shinde was greatly influenced by Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray and participated in several agitations across the state. “It is quite interesting to note …

Agra Mayor Calls for Aurangzeb Plaques to be Removed after MNS Asks Maha CM to Demolish Tomb
2 years, 10 months ago

Agra Mayor Calls for Aurangzeb Plaques to be Removed after MNS Asks Maha CM to Demolish Tomb

News 18  

Agra mayor Naveen Jain on Wednesday said he, in the capacity of the national president of the mayor’s council, has appealed to all mayors to remove all plaques of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb from all places. Following his visit, the security in and around the grave of Aurangzeb in Khuldabad was tightened following calls by Bharatiya Janata Party and Maharashtra Navnirman …

Remove plaque from all places, roads named after Aurangzeb: Agra Mayor
2 years, 10 months ago

Remove plaque from all places, roads named after Aurangzeb: Agra Mayor

India TV News  

Highlights Aurangzeb was a cruel ruler who destroyed Hindu temples, says Agra Mayor Aurangzeb compelled people of the Hindu community to convert to Islam, he said Agra Mayor as national prez of Mayor's Council directed to remove plaques having Aurangzeb name Agra Mayor and national president of the Mayor's Council Naveen Jain on Wednesday conveyed it to all mayors that …

Delhi BJP Demands Renaming of Roads Named After Mughal Emperors in Lutyen's Area
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi BJP Demands Renaming of Roads Named After Mughal Emperors in Lutyen's Area

News 18  

Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta on Tuesday demanded New Delhi Municipal Council to change the names of half a dozen streets bearing names of Mughal emperors and rename them after Maharshi Valmiki, Maharana Pratap, General Bipin Rawat, and Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The demand by Gupta comes days after a proposal was sent by the Delhi BJP to the Kejriwal …

Rename roads named after Mughal emperors in Delhi: BJP
2 years, 10 months ago

Rename roads named after Mughal emperors in Delhi: BJP

Firstpost  

The demand by Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta comes days after a proposal was sent by the Delhi BJP to the Kejriwal government urging it to rename 40 villages including Humayunpur, Yusuf Sarai, Begumpur, Saidul Ajab, Hauz Khas New Delhi: Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta on Tuesday demanded New Delhi Municipal Council to change the names of half a dozen …

Aurangabad renaming row: BJP hits out at Congress, Sena
4 years, 2 months ago

Aurangabad renaming row: BJP hits out at Congress, Sena

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit out at the ruling Congress and the Shiv Sena over renaming Aurangabad city as Sambhajinagar. On Thursday, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee chief Balasaheb Thorat ruffled feathers by remarking that his party would strongly oppose any proposal to rename Aurangabad. “If any proposal about renaming Aurangabad as ‘Sambhajinagar’ comes up, then the Congress, despite being …

Sangh heaps praise on Aurangzeb’s brother Dara Shikoh
5 years, 6 months ago

Sangh heaps praise on Aurangzeb’s brother Dara Shikoh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Mughal emperor Aurangzeb could be one of the saffron camp’s biggest villains but the Sangh is all praises for his brother Dara Shikoh, who for them was a “devout Muslim who made efforts to understand the real Hindustan.” Asking why there is a fear among Muslims in India, whose population is in crores while Jains, Buddhists, Jews and …

‘Sometimes truth needs to be told as is, Aurangzeb was a terrorist’, says Maheish Girri
7 years, 1 month ago

‘Sometimes truth needs to be told as is, Aurangzeb was a terrorist’, says Maheish Girri

Op India  

BJP MP Maheish Girri, on Friday, described Aurangzeb as a ‘terrorist’ and hailed his brother, Dara Shikoh. Girri was speaking on the sidelines of the inauguration of twin events- a conference ‘Aurangzeb & Dara Shikoh: A Tale of Two Brothers’ and an exhibition, titled, ‘Dara Shikoh, the Forgotten Prince of Islam’ at the IGNCA in the national capital. In 2015, …

Address update for PM’s residence: Race Course Road is now Lok Kalyan Marg
8 years, 5 months ago

Address update for PM’s residence: Race Course Road is now Lok Kalyan Marg

Hindustan Times  

The landmark 7 RCR, the official address of India’s Prime Minister, is history. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday approved renaming the Race Course Road in New Delhi as Lok Kalyan Marg. New Delhi MP Meenkashi Lekhi had earlier submitted a proposal to the NDMC to rename the road based on the philosophy of BJP ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay …

Pakistani journalist suggested renaming Aurangzeb Road: Venkaiah Naidu
9 years, 6 months ago

Pakistani journalist suggested renaming Aurangzeb Road: Venkaiah Naidu

India TV News  

New Delhi: The suggestion for renaming Delhi's Aurangzeb Road after APJ Abdul Kalam had not come from VHP or Bajrang Dal, but from a Pakistan-born Muslim journalist, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said on Sunday and added that he no longer felt "shy" while giving his address. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said earlier he used to feel shy when he …

Muslim outfits oppose naming Aurangzeb Road in Delhi after APJ Abdul Kalam
9 years, 6 months ago

Muslim outfits oppose naming Aurangzeb Road in Delhi after APJ Abdul Kalam

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Muslim outfits on Monday objected New Delhi Municipal Council’s decision to rename Aurangzeb Road after late President APJ Abdul Kalam, terming it as a “deliberate” move that is “likely to set the trend of rechristening other cities/streets distorting history”. This is because soon after the road was named after Abdul Kalamji, Shiv Sena said it will change the …

Why I danced when I found out Delhi’s Aurangzeb Road was being renamed after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
9 years, 6 months ago

Why I danced when I found out Delhi’s Aurangzeb Road was being renamed after Dr APJ Abdul Kalam

Firstpost  

As an Indian Muslim born in Pakistan, I first visited India in 2013 and was shocked to see the name Aurangzeb adorn one of the most majestic streets of India’s capital. Then came news of the death of India’s most loved president, the Muslim from the country’s deep south who lived in a state of Islam, not the Islamic State, …

Neither BJP, nor AAP: It was Tarek Fatah who first suggested renaming Aurangzeb Road
9 years, 6 months ago

Neither BJP, nor AAP: It was Tarek Fatah who first suggested renaming Aurangzeb Road

Firstpost  

After a green signal from the New Delhi Municipal Council on Friday, Aurangzeb Road in Lutyen’s Delhi will soon be known as APJ Abdul Kalam Road. Aurangzeb road begins at the Taj Mansingh hotel near India Gate and joins Safdarjung Road near the official residence of the Prime Minister. Reports also suggested that BJP MP Maheish Girri had also written …

Delhi's Aurangzeb Road will be renamed after APJ Abdul Kalam
9 years, 6 months ago

Delhi's Aurangzeb Road will be renamed after APJ Abdul Kalam

Firstpost  

Aurangzeb Road in Lutyen’s Delhi will soon be known as APJ Abdul Kalam Road with the New Delhi Municipal Council on Friday giving its nod in this regard. New Delhi: Aurangzeb Road in Lutyen’s Delhi will soon be known as APJ Abdul Kalam Road with the New Delhi Municipal Council on Friday giving its nod in this regard. NDMC jst …

BJP MP Maheish Girri urges Modi to rename road after Abdul Kalam - IndiaTV News
9 years, 7 months ago

BJP MP Maheish Girri urges Modi to rename road after Abdul Kalam - IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: BJP MP Maheish Girri has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider renaming Delhi's Aurangzeb Road after former President A P J Abdul Kalam to correct "wrongs" of history. Girri has written a letter to the Prime Minister in this regard saying the move would be a fitting tribute to the memory of Kalam, widely regarded as the …

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