Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’
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Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’

ABP News  

Mumbai: Amid growing demand to demolish Aurangzeb's tomb, opposition Shiv Sena on Wednesday attacked the BJP, claiming that the ruling party considers the Mughal emperor more important than Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It also said the Centre should remove the protected monument tag of Aurangzeb's tomb, located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, to prevent riots and cool down the heads of fanatics in the state. It further said the State Reserve Police Force is currently giving protection to Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar since it is an Archaeological Survey of India protected monument. The BJP's aim is to first finish Aurangzeb because once the "villain" is over, then it is easy to finish heroes like Chhatrapati Shivaji and Chhatrapati Sambhaji, it added.

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Plea in Bombay High Court seeks demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb
2 days, 9 hours ago

Plea in Bombay High Court seeks demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb

India Today  

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave in Khuldabad, located in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district. The petition, filed by activist Ketan Tirodkar, urges the court to direct the Archaeological Survey of India to remove Aurangzeb's tomb from the list of national monuments. The petition Filed by …

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor
3 days, 8 hours ago

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor

Live Mint  

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh condemned the recent violence in Nagpur, saying any form of violence is detrimental to society's well-being. "Any type of violence is not good for the health of the society and I think police have taken cognizance of it and so they will get into the details," said RSS chief spokesperson Sunil Ambekar during a press meet …

Aurangzeb’s Deccan folly ignites India — 300 years later
3 days, 8 hours ago

Aurangzeb’s Deccan folly ignites India — 300 years later

Hindustan Times  

Pune/Khuldabad There is an illuminating story about Aurangzeb in Harbans Mukhia’s The Mughals of India : Soon after he had his brother Dara Shikoh murdered, the newly crowned emperor sent a proposal of marriage to Dara Shikoh’s favourite concubine Rana-i-Dil. “It is hard to suggest that the course of history might have substantially altered if only Aurangzeb had been slightly …

Glorifying invaders act of treason: UP CM Yogi Adityanath amid Aurangzeb's tomb row
3 days, 9 hours ago

Glorifying invaders act of treason: UP CM Yogi Adityanath amid Aurangzeb's tomb row

India TV News  

Glorifying invaders act of treason: UP CM Yogi Adityanath amid Aurangzeb's tomb row Aurangzeb's tomb row: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's remarks come amid demands from some right-wing outfits for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb located in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra. Aurangzeb's tomb row: Amid the ongoing controversy over demands to remove Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in …

BJP trying to ‘erase Shivaji’ through its pursuit of Aurangzeb: Shiv Sena (UBT)
3 days, 11 hours 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.” …

Shiv Sena (UBT) asks Centre to remove protection to Aurangzeb’s tomb
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) asks Centre to remove protection to Aurangzeb’s tomb

Deccan Chronicle  

An editorial in Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamana termed the Hindu groups’ demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb a ‘plain drama’. Earlier, Shiv Sena leader had said that the tomb is a testament of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s bravery and wiping out a villian from the history will eventually devalue the hero. Earlier, Shiv Sena leader Ambadas Danve said that the tomb is …

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave
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4 days, 3 hours ago

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave

The Hindu  

A day after communal violence and arson shook Nagpur during protests against Aurangzeb’s grave, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday continued its demand that a memorial dedicated to Dhanaji Jadhav, Santaji Ghorpade, and Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj should be built in place of the Mughal emperor’s burial spot. In a video message, VHP general secretary Milind Parande strongly condemned the violence …

Aurangzeb tomb row in Nagpur: CM Eknath Shinde questions glorification of Aurangzeb, says ‘he is a blot on our history
4 days, 5 hours 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 …

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today
4 days, 9 hours ago

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today

India Today  

Senior RSS functionary Sunil Ambekar said Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, whose tomb was at the centre of a row that sparked clashes in Nagpur, was not relevant today and any type of violence was not healthy for society. Over 30 people, mostly police personnel, were injured in the clashes that broke out between two communities after right-wing outfits held a protest …

Much ado about a Mughal ruler
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4 days, 18 hours ago

Much ado about a Mughal ruler

Hindustan Times  

Aurangzeb, the last of the great Mughals, was a divisive figure in his lifetime and later. Under Aurangzeb, Mughal rule encompassed nearly the entire Indian subcontinent, but it was his relentless military campaigns and sectarian vision that hollowed out the empire. The ongoing campaign against Aurangzeb follows the release of the film, Chhava, based on the life of Sambhaji, the …

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra
4 days, 20 hours ago

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 18, 2025 18:35 IST - 7 MINS READ A riot broke out in Nagpur, Maharashtra’s second capital and the headquarters of the RSS, on the evening of March 17. In Pune on March 16, T. Raja Singh, a BJP MLA from Telangana, said: “The Hindus in Maharashtra want Aurangzeb’s grave to be erased. I have only one …

Nagpur violence: VHP demands action against Jihadis who went on a rampage, calls for Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj memorial on Aurangzeb’s grave
5 days, 1 hour ago

Nagpur violence: VHP demands action against Jihadis who went on a rampage, calls for Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj memorial on Aurangzeb’s grave

Op India  

A day after frenzied Muslim mobs carried out violence, vandalism and arson in Nagpur city of Maharashtra, Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Tuesday strict action should be taken against those who spread rumours and incited violence. The Hindu rights group reiterated their demand to build a memorial dedicated to Dhanaji Jadhav, Santaji Ghorpade, and Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj in place of Mughal …

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
5 days, 9 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 …

Security stepped up at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid calls to raze it
5 days, 16 hours ago

Security stepped up at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid calls to raze it

The Hindu  

Police increased security and surveillance at Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldaba in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district as right-wing organisations protested in Pune, Kolhapur, and Ahilyanagar, calling for removal of the structure. During the protest in Kolhapur, the VHP destroyed a mock tomb, while the Bajrang Dal in Pune demonstrated with a hammer and slogans of “Jai Shri Ram.” The …

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat
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6 days, 2 hours ago

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat

Hindustan Times  

Heavy security deployed at Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar amid Hindu outfits Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal's have threat of a “Babri Masjid-like fate” if its demand to remove the structure is not met by the state government. Security outside the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Sunday, March 16. Bajrang Dal members also staged protest …

Aurangzeb Controversy: Political Clashes Over Maharashtra's Historical Legacy & Hindutva | ABP NEWS
6 days, 3 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 …

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed
6 days, 3 hours ago

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed

ABP News  

Security has been tightened around Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar as Hindu organisations have staged a protest demanding its removal. #WATCH | Maharashtra | Security deployed at Aurangzeb’s Tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have demanded the state government that Aurangzeb’s Tomb should be removed. Shiv Sena Backs Hindu Outfits' Demand Shiv …

‘Karseva For Aurangzeb’s Tomb If Govt Doesn’t Remove It’: Bajrang Dal Warns, Security Beefed Up At Site
6 days, 21 hours ago

‘Karseva For Aurangzeb’s Tomb If Govt Doesn’t Remove It’: Bajrang Dal Warns, Security Beefed Up At Site

ABP News  

Bajrang Dal member Nitin Mahajan has demanded the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, warning that if the government fails to act, the site will meet the same fate as the Babri Masjid. We all saw what happened in Ayodhya to remove the Babri structure… If the government does not remove the grave, we will do ‘Karseva’ …

Hindu outfits threaten 'Babri-like' action if Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra not razed
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1 week ago

Hindu outfits threaten 'Babri-like' action if Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra not razed

India Today  

The Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have demanded the removal of the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, warning of a "Babri-like" repeat for the structure if the tomb is not taken down. VHP regional head Kishore Chavan, Bajrang Dal regional coordinator Nitin Mahajan and Sandesh Bhegde said that Aurangzeb's tomb served as a reminder of …

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

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 …

Aurangzeb grave row: Hindutva leader banned from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar till April 5
1 week ago

Aurangzeb grave row: Hindutva leader banned from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar till April 5

Hindustan Times  

Hindutva leader Milind Ekbote has been barred from entering Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from March 16 to April 5 amid calls from some outfits to remove the grave of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb located at Khuldabad in the district. The order, which was issued on Saturday by the deputy resident collector, said Ekbote's organisation Dharmaveer Sambhaji Maharaj Pratisthan pays homage to the warrior-king …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Devendra Fadnavis backs calls for Aurangzeb's tomb removal with jab at Congress
Top News
1 week, 6 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 …

Everyone favours removal of Aurangzeb's tomb; Congress put it under ASI: CM Fadnavis
1 week, 6 days 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 …

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

'Aurangzeb's Grave Should Be Demolished': BJP's Navneet Rana Says Amid Row Over Abu Azmi's Remark
2 weeks, 4 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 …

Shiv Sena (UBT), BJP’s Narayan Rane supporters clash as Aaditya reaches site of Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT), BJP’s Narayan Rane supporters clash as Aaditya reaches site of Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse

The Hindu  

The party workers of Shiv Sena and supporters of BJP leader Narayan Rane clashed on Wednesday when the two sides reached the site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse in Sindhudurg district. The 35-foot statue of the 17th century Maratha empire founder, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rajkot fort in Sindhudurg on December 4 last year, collapsed on …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Sanjay Raut BJP Faces Tough Election Amid PM Modi Leadership Draws Parallels with Russia China Arvind Kejriwal Arrested
1 year ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Sanjay Raut BJP Faces Tough Election Amid PM Modi Leadership Draws Parallels with Russia China Arvind Kejriwal Arrested

ABP News  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday said that this election is difficult for the Bhartiya Janata Party. Raut compared the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to political scenarios in Russia and China, saying, "Today, no one is safe in this country. Commenting on whether Delhi CM should resign or not after his arrest, Raut told reporters, "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. …

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 …

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