‘Karseva For Aurangzeb’s Tomb If Govt Doesn’t Remove It’: Bajrang Dal Warns, Security Beefed Up At Site
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‘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’ and do so ourselves.” Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam also backed the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb, stating, “Today, when there is a debate going on in the country on Aurangzeb’s deeds, such a demand is not unreasonable. Aurangzeb’s grave has no meaning in Maharashtra, especially in a district named after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj… His grave should be removed from Khuldabad… We expect the Maharashtra government to take a step in this direction as soon as possible.” According to news agency IANS, security has been heightened at Aurangzeb's tomb, with SRPF and local police deployed. Visitors are allowed entry only after thorough checking, and barricades have been set up pic.twitter.com/BcFz7mgRDZ — IANS March 16, 2025 BJP MLA T Raja Singh Seeks ASI’s Expenditure Details on Tomb Earlier, Bharatiya Janata Party MLA T Raja Singh wrote to Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking detailed information regarding funds allocated and spent by the Archaeological Survey of India on Aurangzeb’s tomb.

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Plea in Bombay High Court seeks demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb
2 days, 20 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 …

ASI erects tin sheets around Aurangzeb's tomb amid calls to raze it
3 days, 10 hours ago

ASI erects tin sheets around Aurangzeb's tomb amid calls to raze it

The Hindu  

Amid demands that the tomb of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb situated in Maharashtra's Sambhajinagar district be removed, the Archeological Survey of India has put up tin sheets on two sides of the 18th century structure. The decision was taken by the district administration two days ago when collector Dilip Swami and Superintendent of Police Vinaykumar Rathod visited the tomb at Khultabad …

ASI covers Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after Nagpur violence
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3 days, 11 hours ago

ASI covers Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

The Archaeological Survey of India on Thursday covered parts of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhattrapati Sambhajinagar district with tin sheets on two sides amid demands for its removal. A senior district official stated, “The green net covering two sides of the tomb was in bad shape, and the structure was visible to those visiting the nearby Khwaja Syed …

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor
3 days, 19 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, 19 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 …

Shiv Sena (UBT) asks Centre to remove protection to Aurangzeb’s tomb
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4 days, 2 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 …

Sena UBT Says BJP Wants To ‘Finish Heroes Like Shivaji’ By Targeting Aurangzeb: ‘Once The Villain Is Over…’
4 days, 8 hours ago

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 …

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb
4 days, 10 hours ago

Why Maharashtra government cannot remove Aurangzeb’s tomb

Firstpost  

Tensions are high in Maharashtra over calls from some right-wing groups and politicians to raze Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb in the state. ASI protects Aurangzeb’s tomb Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a ‘Monument of National Importance’. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who has backed the demand for demolishing Aurangzeb’s grave, said on …

Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no-drone zone’ as emotions run high
4 days, 11 hours ago

Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no-drone zone’ as emotions run high

The Hindu  

Amid calls for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, the administration has declared the grave of the Mughal ruler a “no drone” zone, an official said on Wednesday. “On the social media sphere, police are busy tracking “objectionable” posts over the matter and getting them deleted, another official said. District Collector Dilip Swami, who …

As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone
4 days, 13 hours ago

As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone

Hindustan Times  

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Amid calls for the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb at Khultabad in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, the administration has declared the grave of the Mughal ruler a “no drone” zone, an official said on Wednesday. As emotions run high over Aurangzeb, his tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar turns ‘no drone’ zone On the social media sphere, police are busy tracking …

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave
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4 days, 13 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, 15 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 …

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint
4 days, 20 hours ago

Why 17th-century emperor Aurangzeb’s grave is India’s latest flashpoint

Al Jazeera  

A far-right campaign to demolish the Mughal emperor’s mosque has set off Hindu-Muslim riots in Nagpur as his 300-year-old legacy continues to divide modern India. While the Hindu far right often portrays Aurangzeb as a religious zealot, Truschke said, the Mughal emperor repeatedly showed during his reign that he was driven not by faith but by power. In many ways, …

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today
4 days, 20 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 …

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra
5 days, 7 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 …

Why Aurangzeb’s tomb is at the centre of Maharashtra politics
5 days, 8 hours ago

Why Aurangzeb’s tomb is at the centre of Maharashtra politics

Firstpost  

Maharashtra is once again witnessing calls for the demolition of the tomb of 17th-century Mughal emperor Aurangzeb by fringe right-wing groups. Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb is located in Khuldabad, Maharashtra. Row over Aurangzeb’s tomb Aurangzeb returned to political discourse after the release of the hit film Chhaava which graphically depicts how Chhatrapati Sambhaji was tortured to death, fuelling demands for …

'Lie Spread Against Hindu Community, Houses Of Bajrang Dal Workers Attacked': VHP On Nagpur Violence
5 days, 10 hours ago

'Lie Spread Against Hindu Community, Houses Of Bajrang Dal Workers Attacked': VHP On Nagpur Violence

ABP News  

The VHP on Tuesday condemned the Nagpur violence over a demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and sought strictest action against those involved. Stones were hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, …

Nagpur violence: VHP demands action against Jihadis who went on a rampage, calls for Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj memorial on Aurangzeb’s grave
5 days, 12 hours 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 …

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest over removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb
Trending News
5 days, 19 hours ago

VHP, Bajrang Dal protest over removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb

Hindustan Times  

Members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal intensified their demand to remove Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb from Khuldabad in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on Monday. In Pune, members of right-wing outfits gathered outside the district collector’s office, raising slogans and submitted a memorandum addressed to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for the early removal of the …

Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb tomb row stirs clashes
5 days, 20 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb tomb row stirs clashes

India TV News  

Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed in several areas under Section 163 as Aurangzeb tomb row stirs clashes Violence erupted in central Nagpur in the Chitnis Park area in Mahal on Monday evening, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. …

Aurangzeb's tomb isn't in Delhi or Nagpur, but in little-known Khuldabad. Why?
5 days, 20 hours ago

Aurangzeb's tomb isn't in Delhi or Nagpur, but in little-known Khuldabad. Why?

India Today  

A curfew was imposed in parts of Nagpur on Tuesday, a day after communal flames singed the city over sacrilege rumours. What is interesting is that Aurangzeb's tomb is neither in Delhi, the capital of the Mughal empire, nor Nagpur, the ground zero of the recent pitched battles, but Khuldabad, a little-known place in Maharashtra. AURANGZEB'S 'GUILT, PENANCE AND LOVE …

Arson, clashes in Nagpur as Aurangzeb row heats up
5 days, 20 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 …

Violence erupts in Nagpur as Bajrang Dal, VHP protest for removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb
6 days, 2 hours ago

Violence erupts in Nagpur as Bajrang Dal, VHP protest for removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb

The Hindu  

The protests over demands to demolish Aurangzeb’s tomb turned violent as tension triggered in Nagpur’s Ganeshpeth, Mahal, and Gandhibagh areas on Monday afternoon, with stone-pelting and arson reported. Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad demonstrated in various districts across the State, including Pune, Kolhapur, Nashik, Malegaon, Nagpur, and Ahilyanagar, demanding removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Khuldabad, Chattrapati Sambhajinagar. Union Minister …

Fadanvis says government will protect Aurangzeb tomb, but not allow glorification
6 days, 2 hours ago

Fadanvis says government will protect Aurangzeb tomb, but not allow glorification

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Amidst calls from Hindu groups to remove Aurangzeb’s grave, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said the state government will protect the Mughal ruler’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar but will not allow the Mughal ruler’s glorification. “It is unfortunate that we have to protect Aurangzeb’s tomb since it was declared a protected site by the Archaeological Survey …

Security stepped up at Aurangzeb’s tomb amid calls to raze it
6 days, 3 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 …

Government won't allow Aurangzeb's glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
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6 days, 3 hours ago

Government won't allow Aurangzeb's glorification: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Amid the ongoing row over Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that while his government is obligated to protect the tomb as it is a protected site, it will not allow attempts to glorify the Mughal emperor's legacy. Meanwhile, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday protested outside various government offices during the …

High security at Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar after Hindu outfit's ‘Babri-like fate’ threat
Trending News
6 days, 13 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, 14 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
6 days, 14 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. …

Maharashtra Alert As Hindu Outfits Threaten 'Babri-Like' Action If Aurangzeb's Tomb Not Razed
6 days, 14 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 …

Breaking News: Hindu Organizations Accused of Acting Like 'Hindu Taliban' in Aurangzeb Tomb Controversy
6 days, 14 hours ago

Breaking News: Hindu Organizations Accused of Acting Like 'Hindu Taliban' in Aurangzeb Tomb Controversy

ABP News  

The ongoing controversy over the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb in Maharashtra has ignited significant political tension. In a recent Samana article, the Shiv Sena accused Hindu organizations of acting like a "Hindu Taliban," claiming that their efforts to demolish the tomb are an attack on Maharashtra’s historical legacy and the Maratha tradition of valor. Hindu organizations, including the Vishva Hindu …

Security increased after VHP, Bajrang Dal threaten to destroy Aurangzeb’s tomb
1 week ago

Security increased after VHP, Bajrang Dal threaten to destroy Aurangzeb’s tomb

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Security around the tomb of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb in Kultabad area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra has been tightened by the police following the threats of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad to destroy it like the Babri Masjid. Bajrang Dal leader Nitin Mahajan demanded the removal of the tomb saying if the government fails to do so, then …

Breaking: Security Tightened Around Aurangzeb's Tomb in Maharashtra Amid Calls for 'Kar Sewa' and Demolition
1 week ago

Breaking: Security Tightened Around Aurangzeb's Tomb in Maharashtra Amid Calls for 'Kar Sewa' and Demolition

ABP News  

In Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar, security around Aurangzeb's tomb has been heightened following a call by VHP and Bajrang Dal for a "Kar Sewa" at the site. Despite the tomb's historical significance, local Hindu organizations have pushed for its removal, calling for the desecration of the grave as part of their broader agenda to challenge Aurangzeb's legacy. Aurangzeb's rule, marked by …

Hindu outfits threaten 'Babri-like' action if Aurangzeb tomb in Maharashtra not razed
Top News
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, 1 day 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 …

After Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Want To Assure Hindu Community...'
1 week, 3 days ago

After Fadnavis, Maharashtra Minister Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Want To Assure Hindu Community...'

ABP News  

Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane has once again sparked a controversy with his statement regarding the Aurangzeb issue. Addressing a gathering in Konkan, Nitesh Rane said, "The mindset of our government's leaders regarding Aurangzeb’s tomb is the same. Nitesh Rane further added, "Whenever we have removed encroachments on the forts of Shivaji Maharaj, we first removed the encroachment and then gave …

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Echoes Calls For Removal Of Aurangzeb's Tomb: 'Congress Put Site Under ASI Protection'
1 week, 6 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 …

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

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

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. …

Maharashtra: ASI Closes Aurangzeb's Tomb for 5 Days
2 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra: ASI Closes Aurangzeb's Tomb for 5 Days

News 18  

The Archaeological Survey of India has shut Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb here in Maharashtra for five days after a mosque committee in the area tried to lock the place, an official said on Thursday. When contacted ASI's Aurangabad circle superintendent Milan Kumar Chauley told PTI, "Earlier, the mosque committee tried to lock the place, but we opened it. Notably, AIMIM …

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 …

Akbaruddin Owaisi visit's Aurangzeb's tomb, compares MNS chief to a dog
2 years, 10 months ago

Akbaruddin Owaisi visit's Aurangzeb's tomb, compares MNS chief to a dog

Op India  

Akbaruddin Owaisi, the brother of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has drawn ire for visiting the tomb of the barbaric and bigoted Mughal ruler Aurangzeb, during his visit to Aurangabad, Maharashtra on Thursday, May 12. Maharashtra | AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi visited the tomb of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the Khuldabad area of Aurangabad district yesterday pic.twitter.com/ma2IiJ7pMF — ANI May …

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