Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose
4 days, 14 hours ago

Cong slams BJP over Nagpur violence, calls it an ideological expose

Deccan Chronicle  

The Congress on Monday described reports of clashes in Maharashtra's Nagpur as "deeply disturbing" and said it exposes the real face of the ideology of the ruling regime -- both at the Centre and in the state.Violence gripped areas in central Nagpur in the evening amid rumours that the holy book of the Muslim community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body calling for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb. The city witnessed several incidents of stone-pelting and arson.Police fired tear gas shells and resorted to cane charges to disperse the mob in Chitnis Park and Mahal areas. Violence also reportedly spread to Kotwali and Ganeshpeth in the late afternoon, officials said.Congress' media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said reports of "riots" in Nagpur are deeply disturbing. In its 300 years of dynamic existence, Nagpur has never experienced riots," Khera said.Over the last several days, attempts have been made to weaponise 300-year-old history and use it to create divisions, distractions and unrest, he said.

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Nagpur violence: CM Fadnavis says PM Modi’s visit won’t be impacted, warns attack on police personnel won’t be tolerated
7 hours, 23 minutes ago

Nagpur violence: CM Fadnavis says PM Modi’s visit won’t be impacted, warns attack on police personnel won’t be tolerated

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Nagpur won't be impacted due to recent violence. The Chief Minister also warned that he won't tolerate attacks on police personnel and said that strict action will be taken against the perpetrators. The Chief Minister also took a swipe at Congress party and said …

Nagpur clashes: Accused circulated edited videos; glorified violence, says cyber cell official
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2 days, 6 hours ago

Nagpur clashes: Accused circulated edited videos; glorified violence, says cyber cell official

Live Mint  

One of the accused in the Nagpur violence case “edited and circulated videos” and “glorified violence” on social media, leading to the riots spreading in various parts of the city, Maharashtra's Police's Cyber Cell said on Thursday. He also glorified violent videos,” cyber cell's Deputy Commissioner of Police Lohit Matani told ANI. City limps back to normalcy Earlier today, Nagpur's …

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row
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2 days, 8 hours ago

BJP should turn pages of history: Akhilesh on Nagpur violence amid Aurangzeb row

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party of endangering religious sites and fostering communal discord. As of now, police have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in Nagpur violence. Speaking to HT, Yadav also weighed in on the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s grave to highlight historical figures like Shivaji Maharaj and Swami …

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest
2 days, 11 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Cyber department has identified more than 140 posts and videos containing objectionable contents across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, officials said. The cyber cell in Maharashtra has identified online posts with objectionable content inciting communal unrest amid the tense situation in Nagpur These videos and posts were found uploaded …

Maharashtra news: Fire breaks out in furniture shops at Azad Chowk. Details here
2 days, 13 hours ago

Maharashtra news: Fire breaks out in furniture shops at Azad Chowk. Details here

Live Mint  

A fire erupted in furniture shops at Azad Chowk, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. Violence in the district Meanwhile, in a separate development, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district hit the headlines after violence erupted over the demand to remove Aurangzeb's tomb. The tensions began on Monday after Bajrang Dal members demonstrated near the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in the Mahal area to …

Nagpur violence: ‘Aurangzeb irrelevant,’ top RSS leader says about Mughal emperor
2 days, 15 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 …

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos
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2 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos

India TV News  

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos Notices have been issued under section 79 of the Information Technology Act 2000 to ensure immediate take-down of such content. Maharashtra Cyber has identified and reported more than 140 objectionable contents posted to incite communal violence. Bangladesh connection The cyber cell of Nagpur police has identified a …

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city
2 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city

India TV News  

Nagpur unrest: Three days after violence, curfew lifted, relaxed in parts of city Considering the people's convenience and law and order, Commissioner of Police Ravinder Singal ordered the lifting of curfew from Nandanvan and Kapil Nagar police station areas from 2 pm on Thursday. Curfew has been lifted in some areas in Nagpur on Thursday, three days after violence rocked …

Nagpur violence: Police say Faheem Khan circulated edited video of protest against Aurangzeb
2 days, 16 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Police say Faheem Khan circulated edited video of protest against Aurangzeb

India TV News  

Nagpur violence: Police say Faheem Khan circulated edited video of protest against Aurangzeb Nagpur violence: Cyber DCP Lohit Matani said four FIRs have been registered and information of more than 230 profiles have been sought for blocking. On the role of accused Faheem Khan in Nagpur violence, Cyber DCP Lohit Matani on Thursday said the accused edited and circulated the …

​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb
2 days, 21 hours ago

​Past as a prelude: on the Nagpur riots and Aurangzeb

The Hindu  

There is ample empirical evidence that riots in India are often orchestrated by vested interests and are not spontaneous eruptions of social tensions. For days since the Budget session began on March 3 in Maharashtra, the ruling right-wing parties have persistently invoked the legacy of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a political talking point. Yet, instead of addressing these urgent concerns, …

Nagpur violence: ‘Attackers will be dug out from graves', says Devendra Fadnavis
2 days, 23 hours ago

Nagpur violence: ‘Attackers will be dug out from graves', says Devendra Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the attackers of Nagpur violence will be “dug out from their graves”. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, who hails from Nagpur, said the situation in the city is calm now Fadnavis was speaking in the Maharashtra legislative assembly following the outrage over the rioters allegedly touching a woman constable inappropriately and trying …

Nagpur violence: Petrol bombs and orchestrated riots by Islamists
3 days, 3 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Petrol bombs and orchestrated riots by Islamists

Op India  

Twenty-four hours after violent Muslim mob violence tore apart the heart of Nagpur in Maharashtra on the evening of 17th March, at least 30% of the city continues to be under curfew with a state reserve police force, riot control squad and 1,000 personnel monitoring the “communally sensitive” locations. Two police cars were set on fire near Geetanjali Chowk in …

Nagpur police arrest alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence
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3 days, 3 hours ago

Nagpur police arrest alleged mastermind behind Monday’s violence

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: The Nagpur police on Wednesday arrested Fahim Shamim Khan, a local leader of the Minorities Democratic Party, said to be mastermind behind the violence that erupted in central Nagpur late Monday night, officials said. A senior police officer said that preliminary investigations and video evidence suggest that the speech of Khan, who contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections against …

Nagpur: Eight VHP, Bajrang Dal Members Arrested For Protest Against Aurangzeb Tomb
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3 days, 3 hours ago

Nagpur: Eight VHP, Bajrang Dal Members Arrested For Protest Against Aurangzeb Tomb

ABP News  

Eight workers of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal have been arrested on Wednesday in connection with the Nagpur violence case. The Maharashtra police has registered FIRs against office-bearers of the VHP and Bajrang Dal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during their protest in Nagpur demanding the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Sambhajinagar. #WATCH | Nagpur, Maharashtra …

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her
3 days, 6 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her

The Hindu  

A woman police constable was allegedly molested and her uniform was pulled by a group of rioters during the communal violence that broke out in Nagpur on Monday evening, following protests linked to Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. Women cops harassed According to the Ganeshpeth FIR accessed by The Hindu, a mob of people shouting provocative slogans and hurling stones targeted …

Not Chhaava, liberal mollycoddling of Muslim mobs is responsible for the Nagpur riots
3 days, 7 hours ago

Not Chhaava, liberal mollycoddling of Muslim mobs is responsible for the Nagpur riots

Op India  

The recent violence in Nagpur was yet another grim reminder of how the Indian Left operates as a protective shield for Islamist mobs, ensuring that every act of aggression is justified, rationalized, or outright ignored. As usual, instead of holding Islamists accountable for their intolerance and violent tendencies, left-wing ideologues scrambled to spin the narrative—this time absurdly blaming actor Vicky …

Not Chhaava, but liberal mollycoddling of rampaging Muslim mobs is responsible for Nagpur violence
3 days, 7 hours ago

Not Chhaava, but liberal mollycoddling of rampaging Muslim mobs is responsible for Nagpur violence

Op India  

The recent violence in Nagpur was yet another grim reminder of how the Indian Left operates as a protective shield for Islamist mobs, ensuring that every act of aggression is justified, rationalized, or outright ignored. As usual, instead of holding Islamists accountable for their intolerance and violent tendencies, left-wing ideologues scrambled to spin the narrative—this time absurdly blaming actor Vicky …

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her
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3 days, 7 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Group of rioters molested woman constable, tried to disrobe her

Deccan Chronicle  

A group of rioters allegedly touched a woman constable inappropriately and tried to disrobe her during the violence that broke out in Nagpur city after protests against Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, officials said on Wednesday.The mob also hurled petrol bombs at the police during the violence, they said, adding that the police have so far arrested 51 rioters and slapped …

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages
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3 days, 8 hours ago

Nagpur violence updates: 51 booked, curfew continues as Aurangzeb tomb dispute rages

Hindustan Times  

Curfew remains enforced for the second consecutive day on Wednesday across 10 police station limits in Maharashtra's Nagpur following the violent clashes that erupted on March 17. Heavy police bandobast in the Chitnis Park area where tension prevailed following VHP-Bajrang Dal protests over removal of Aurangzeb's tomb from the state of Maharashtra, in Nagpur, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. According to …

Pappu Yadav calls for ban on Bajrang Dal, VHP ‘hooligans’ over Nagpur violence
3 days, 8 hours ago

Pappu Yadav calls for ban on Bajrang Dal, VHP ‘hooligans’ over Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav called for the banning of Bajrang Dal and Vishva Hindu Parishad, labelling their members as "hooligans" in the wake of recent violence in Nagpur. Lok Sabha MP Pappu Yadav has called for the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad to be banned amid the ongoing violence in Nagpur Yadav claimed that these groups, which he …

Nagpur violence: Police say situation under control, curfew continues in sensitive parts of city
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3 days, 9 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Police say situation under control, curfew continues in sensitive parts of city

The Hindu  

“The law and order situation in Nagpur, which was rocked by violence on Monday night, is under control but a curfew continues in many sensitive areas of the city,” a senior official said on Wednesday. Violence erupted in central Nagpur’s Chitnis Park in the Mahal area on Monday, with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of …

Nagpur violence: A day after riots, VHP continues to press for removal of Aurangzeb’s grave
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3 days, 9 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 …

Nagpur Violence: How Is The Current Situation Post Massive Violence? | ABP News
3 days, 11 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: How Is The Current Situation Post Massive Violence? | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the violent clashes in central Nagpur on Monday, the city's Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal led a route march on Tuesday in the riot-affected areas. The march covered key locations, including Chitnis Park Chowk, Bhalsarpura Chowk, Agrasen Chowk, Seva Sadan Chowk, Geetanjali Talkies Chowk, and Hanspuri Road, where another incident of unrest was reported the previous night. Commissioner Ravindra Singhal …

Nagpur Violence: ATS Investigation Ongoing into Nagpur Riots | ABP News
3 days, 11 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: ATS Investigation Ongoing into Nagpur Riots | ABP News

ABP News  

Following the violent clashes in central Nagpur on Monday, the city's Police Commissioner Ravindra Singhal led a route march on Tuesday in the riot-affected areas. The march covered key locations, including Chitnis Park Chowk, Bhalsarpura Chowk, Agrasen Chowk, Seva Sadan Chowk, Geetanjali Talkies Chowk, and Hanspuri Road, where another incident of unrest was reported the previous night. Commissioner Ravindra Singhal …

Islamist mob molests woman police officer amid Nagpur Violence, tries to disrobe her while rioting against Hindus who wanted removal of Aurangzeb's tomb
3 days, 11 hours ago

Islamist mob molests woman police officer amid Nagpur Violence, tries to disrobe her while rioting against Hindus who wanted removal of Aurangzeb's tomb

Op India  

On 17th March, a Muslim mob molested a woman police officer in the Bhhaladarpura area of Nagpur, Maharashtra, and attempted to disrobe her during the violence by the mob over Hindus demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb. Amid the ongoing violence, a group within the mob got hold of a woman police officer and molested her. Nagpur Violence On the …

Nagpur violence: Eknath Shinde's ‘Osama bin Laden’ reference as he speaks on Aurangzeb tomb row
3 days, 11 hours 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 …

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Continues Across 10 Areas; FIR Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Functionaries — Updates
Top News
3 days, 12 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Continues Across 10 Areas; FIR Against VHP, Bajrang Dal Functionaries — Updates

ABP News  

Curfew continued on the second day in ten police station limits of Nagpur after violence erupted on March 17 in the Maharashtra city as a row over the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb resulted in clashes and vandalism, leaving several police personnel injured. Here are the top updates on Nagpur violence: Curfew continues on the second day in 10 …

65 rioters arrested, curfew imposed in Nagpur
3 days, 15 hours ago

65 rioters arrested, curfew imposed in Nagpur

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: India’s Orange City, not known for communal strife in contemporary history, sustained its visibility on the national stage with arrests of around 65 rioters and imposition of curfew in areas under 11 police stations, a day after violent clashes took place in the city’s old quarters. Nagpur: People stand near charred remains of a car at Chitnis Park area …

RSS weighs in on Nagpur violence: Aurangzeb not relevant today
3 days, 16 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 …

Situation under control in violence-hit Nagpur, curfew remains in sensitive areas
3 days, 16 hours ago

Situation under control in violence-hit Nagpur, curfew remains in sensitive areas

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: The law and order situation in Nagpur, which was rocked by violence on Monday night, is under control but a curfew continues in many sensitive areas of the city, a senior official said on Wednesday. Another official said that more than 2,000 armed police personnel have been deployed in the sensitive areas. Violence erupted in central Nagpur's Chitnis Park …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis
3 days, 21 hours ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned, says Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: A day after communal riots tore through central Nagpur, fanning the controversy over the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, Opposition parties in Maharashtra zeroed in on chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. If Fadnavis and BJP leaders want to destroy proof of the brave history of the Marathas, he should go to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and get the centre’s permission …

Maharashtra CM calls Nagpur violence pre-planned, Opposition asks Fadnavis to resign
3 days, 21 hours ago

Maharashtra CM calls Nagpur violence pre-planned, Opposition asks Fadnavis to resign

The Hindu  

The violence in Nagpur led to a political firestorm on Tuesday as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called the incident “premeditated”, whereas Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde termed it a conspiracy questioning “where the petrol bombs came from”. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray asked Mr. Fadnavis to resign if the “double engine government” has failed. Bharatiya Janata Party State chief Chandrashekhar …

Nagpur violence: We are ascertaining whether there was a mastermind, says Police Commissioner
3 days, 22 hours ago

Nagpur violence: We are ascertaining whether there was a mastermind, says Police Commissioner

The Hindu  

A day after Nagpur witnessed violence in which 34 police personnel and three locals were injured, Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal said that his team was ascertaining if there was a mastermind behind the communal tension. “A 500-metre stretch at Chitnis Park lane and a 300-metre patch between Gitanjali Chowk and Hansapuri were the only areas which saw a few …

Chhaava blamed for Nagpur Violence: A psychological playbook similar to The Kashmir Files to normalise persecution of Hindus
3 days, 23 hours ago

Chhaava blamed for Nagpur Violence: A psychological playbook similar to The Kashmir Files to normalise persecution of Hindus

Op India  

Islamists and their cheerleaders masquerading as ‘secularists’ have mastered the art of guilt-tripping Hindus for simply narrating their historical persecution at the hands of Islamic invaders. Over the years, a chilling pattern has been observed whenever Hindus attempt to narrate their stories of persecution by Islamic jihadis through films like the recent blockbuster Chhaava based on the life and valour …

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Imposed, Over 50 Arrested
3 days, 23 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: Curfew Imposed, Over 50 Arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: More than 50 people have been arrested and curfew imposed in parts of Nagpur a day after communal violence erupted in the city over the demands for removal of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra. The Maharashtra CM also said that ‘Chhaava’ film has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb, but added that the violence was pre-planned after a rumour. …

Nagpur violence: FIR against VHP, Bajrang Dal functionaries for 'hurting religious sentiments'
4 days ago

Nagpur violence: FIR against VHP, Bajrang Dal functionaries for 'hurting religious sentiments'

Hindustan Times  

Police in Maharashtra's Nagpur have registered a case against some office-bearers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during their protest demanding removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, officials said on Tuesday. VHP leader Devesh Mishra along with others addresses a press conference, in Nagpur, Tuesday The first information report was registered at the Ganeshpeth …

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs
4 days, 1 hour ago

Nagpur violence: How online rumour mongering instigated Muslim mobs

Op India  

On the evening of 17th March, Nagpur underwent violent unrest that left more than 30 people wounded over rumours of the burning of a copy of the Quran during a protest by Hindu organisations demanding the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Aasif Mujtaba who claims to be a journalist and an IIT Delhi scholar alleged that it was …

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP
4 days, 2 hours ago

‘Remove Aurangzeb’s Grave, But Call Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar Too’: Uddhav Thackeray’s Dig At BJP

ABP News  

Amid arson and vandalism in Maharashtra’s Nagpur over demands to raze Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s grave, former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday questioned the need for such a confrontation, highlighting that the controversial ruler had died over 300 years ago. The issue is over.” VIDEO | On Nagpur violence, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray says, "The BJP is shameless about …

Nagpur Violence: ‘We doused fire,’ residents describe chaos, say police and fire brigade arrived ‘after miscreants fled’
4 days, 2 hours ago

Nagpur Violence: ‘We doused fire,’ residents describe chaos, say police and fire brigade arrived ‘after miscreants fled’

Live Mint  

Nagpur Violence: Nagpur witnessed widespread violence on Monday evening, with clashes erupting in the Mahal area and spreading to Hansapuri. Nagpur Violence: Eyewitness Accounts Residents of the Old Hislop College area near Chitnis Park in Mahal reported that a mob entered their locality around 7:30 pm, throwing stones at homes and vandalising several cars. A woman from the Hansapuri area …

Who Fuelled the Nagpur Violence? Aurangzeb Tomb Protest Turns Chaotic in Maharashtra
4 days, 3 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 …

Explained: The 1927 riot in Nagpur and how RSS foiled the Muslim template of violence
4 days, 4 hours ago

Explained: The 1927 riot in Nagpur and how RSS foiled the Muslim template of violence

Op India  

The day was 4th September 1927. Author M. G. Chitkara in his book ‘Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: National Upsurge ’ writes about their nefarious agenda – “A huge procession armed with lethal weapons and shouting war cries like “Allah-ho-Akbar”, etc. The plan was to sneak into the lanes and by lanes after reaching the Mahal area and attack the unguarded Hindu …

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes
4 days, 5 hours ago

Nagpur violence: 50 held, 33 cops injured as curfew continues after clashes

Hindustan Times  

Nagpur remains tense with a curfew imposed after protests against Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb triggered violence in the Maharashtra city. Nagpur: Police personnel near charred remains of a vehicle, a day after violence broke out following an agitation by a right-wing group demanding removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, in Nagpur. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has claimed that the violence was premeditated, …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence
4 days, 5 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray on Nagpur violence

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. Aaditya Thackeray raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling of recent violence in Nagpur The Shiv Sena leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government's handling …

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence
4 days, 6 hours ago

‘BJP wants to make Maharashtra next Manipur’: Aaditya Thackeray attacks state govt over Nagpur violence

The Hindu  

Shiv Sena UBT leader Aaditya Thackeray attacked the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government on Tuesday over the Nagpur violence and claimed that the BJP was trying to push Maharashtra into a situation similar to Manipur. The Shiv Sena UBT leader raised questions regarding the Maharashtra government’s handling of recent violence in Nagpur, highlighting the Chief Minister’s Office ‘s lack …

Nagpur violence was pre-planned. Mob had weapons, stones in trolley: Fadnavis
4 days, 6 hours ago

Nagpur violence was pre-planned. Mob had weapons, stones in trolley: Fadnavis

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the communal violence that broke out in parts of Nagpur city on Monday was a pre-planned attack and there was a specific pattern behind the riots by groups of people. Violence broke out in Nagpur’s Mahal area on Monday after members of Hindu right-wing outfits including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad …

'Mob had weapons, trolley full of stones…': Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence; says 3 police officers severly injured
4 days, 8 hours ago

'Mob had weapons, trolley full of stones…': Devendra Fadnavis on Nagpur violence; says 3 police officers severly injured

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the communal violence in Nagpur appears to be a premeditated conspiracy, and the mob had targeted specific houses and establishments. Speaking in the legislative assembly, Devendra Fadnavis said 33 police personnel, including three deputy commissioners of police, were injured in the violence, and one of the senior officials was attacked with an …

Nagpur violence: VHP demands action against Jihadis who went on a rampage, calls for Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj memorial on Aurangzeb’s grave
4 days, 8 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 …

'Chhaava Sparked Anger, But...': Devendra Fadnavis On Nagpur Riots
4 days, 9 hours ago

'Chhaava Sparked Anger, But...': Devendra Fadnavis On Nagpur Riots

ABP News  

Nagpur Riots News: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said that the Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Chhaava' seemed to have sparked people's anger. Referring to the rumours of the Quran being burnt, Fadnavis further said: "In Nagpur, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal held protests. Speaking in the Assembly on Nagpur violence, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "In Nagpur, Vishwa Hindu Parishad …

Nagpur violence: ‘Well-planned attack,’ Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warns ‘no one has right…’
4 days, 9 hours ago

Nagpur violence: ‘Well-planned attack,’ Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis warns ‘no one has right…’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned on Tuesday that no one has permission to take law and order into their own hands. He further stressed that Chhava movie has ignited people’s anger against Aurangzeb still, “everyone must keep Maharashtra peaceful,” he said. A curfew has been imposed in multiple areas of Nagpur city under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagarik …

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde
4 days, 9 hours ago

Nagpur Riots Part Of A Conspiracy: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

ABP News  

Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said that there was a conspiracy behind the Nagpur violence. VIDEO | On Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Such kind of a brutal incident was never witnessed before. Those who support Aurangzeb should read history and… pic.twitter.com/CizmWttiJi — Press Trust of India March 18, 2025 "The Nagpur incident was unfortunate. #WATCH | …

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