Maharashtra Leaders Condemn Aurangzeb Tomb Violence, Emphasize Unity

Chief Minister Fadnavis reaffirms the tomb's protected status, while RSS and MNS leaders urge focus on inclusiveness and real societal issues.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that Aurangzeb's tomb is a legally protected monument under ASI jurisdiction and cannot be removed without due process.
Fadnavis rejected any glorification of Aurangzeb, emphasizing that actions outside the law would not be tolerated.
Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi called the controversy over the tomb unnecessary and highlighted India's tradition of inclusiveness, citing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's example.
MNS Chief Raj Thackeray criticized attempts to communalize history, urged people to rely on credible sources over social media, and called for religion to remain a private matter.
Nagpur remains tense following earlier violence linked to rumors during protests; over 100 arrests have been made as investigations continue.