Those glorifying Aurangzeb are 'traitors': Eknath Shinde
The Hindu
Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde calls those praising Aurangzeb "traitors", hails Shivaji Maharaj as symbol of Hindutva.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said the people still praising Aurangzeb are "traitors", noting the Mughal emperor had sought to conquer the state and committed various atrocities.
On the other hand, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the "divine force" who stood for valour, sacrifice and the spirit of Hindutva, Mr. Shinde said on Monday (March 17, 2025) night on the occasion of 'Shiv Jayanti'.
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The Shiv Sena head was speaking at the unveiling of an equestrian statue of Shivaji Maharaj at Gharda Chowk in Dombivli area of Thane district, installed to honour the legacy of the Maratha king, his courage and leadership.
His remarks come amid demands from some right-wing outfits for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb located in the state's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district.
Notably, violence erupted in central Nagpur on Monday (March 17, 2025) following 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.
Speaking at the statue unveiling event here, Mr. Shinde said Shivaji Maharaj was not only a symbol of Hindutva and Indian pride, but also the "inventor of democracy".
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