Calls to Demolish Aurangzeb's Tomb Intensify with Planned Protests by Right-Wing Groups

VHP and Bajrang Dal demand the removal of the Mughal emperor's tomb in Maharashtra, citing historical grievances, as security around the site is heightened.

• The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal have announced statewide protests on March 17, threatening 'karseva' if Aurangzeb's tomb in Khuldabad, Maharashtra is not removed.
• The groups argue that the tomb represents oppression and atrocities during Aurangzeb's rule and have called for legal action to demolish the site.
• Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis acknowledged public sentiment for the tomb's removal but emphasized adherence to legal procedures, as the site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• Security has been tightened at the tomb, with increased police presence, barricades, and visitor screenings to prevent potential unrest.
• Critics, including opposition leaders and Union Minister Ramdas Athawale, argue that removing the tomb serves no purpose and risks erasing historical context.

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