Bajrang Dal leader Nitin Mahajan demanded to remove Aurangzeb tomb in Sambhajinagar and said that if the government fails to do so, then the tomb will meet the same fate like Babri Masjid.
The letter dated March 15, reads, "I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to seek detailed information regarding the funds allocated and spent by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on the maintenance of Aurangzeb's tomb, located in Chhatrapati Sambha
He said that Owaisi's agenda was to "mislead Muslims" in India and "incite them" against the country. Ranjit went on to say that his grandfather never disrespected Sambhaji Maharaj.
Saint Vishnu Das, Mahant Sitaram Das, and Acharya Paramhans are among those backing Muntashir's proposal. They stated that cruel invaders like Aurangzeb should not have a tomb or shrine in India.
Speaking to the reporters after appearing before the Police, SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi said, "There is no need to record a statement; there is no case. An FIR had been registered against me. I took anticipatory bail. I got the bail, and I need to come and put my signature for three days."
Amid the Aurangzeb row, lyricist and screenwriter Manoj Muntashir said that "If Aurangzeb's grave is a place for one to be proud of, then they need to think again about their patriotism..."
Mumbai's session court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi on a solvent surety bond of Rs 20,000 in connection with his alleged controversial statement about Aurangzeb made in the Maharashtra legislative assembly.
"The media tried to malign me by misrepresenting my statement, so I humbly request that my suspension be withdrawn as I am not at fault in this matter," he said.
"Strict action should be taken against those who give wrong statements about Shahaji Chhatrapati Maharaj, Rajmata Jijau, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Whether it is the ruling party or the opposition, the state government and the central government should pass
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge alleged that the media is debating about Aurangzeb to appease the Centre, but are were no debates on the current crisis the nation is facing. This comes amid row over suspension of Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Abu Azmi for his remarks.
Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant said, "His membership from the Legislative Assembly should be cancelled. You should understand that glorifying Aurangzeb means insulting Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. What could have been the reason for this statement?..."