Calls for Removal of Aurangzeb's Tomb in Maharashtra Escalate

Right-wing groups threaten protests and 'karseva' as authorities tighten security at the historical site.

Bajrang Dal and Hindu Parishad (VHP) have demanded the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb in Khuldabad, citing it as a symbol of oppression during his rule.
The groups have warned of statewide protests and 'karseva' if the government does not act on their demands, with plans to submit a memorandum on March 17.
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and opposition leaders have opposed the removal, arguing it would serve no purpose and could erase historical context.
The tomb, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India, has become a focal point of political and communal tensions, with heightened security deployed around the site.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has acknowledged the demands but emphasized that legal procedures must be followed for any action.