Violence in Maharashtra's Nagpur has sparked a political uproar, with the Opposition leaders accusing the government of failing to maintain law and order in the city.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday slammed the BJP's "double-engine" government in Maharashtra over the Nagpur violence. He said that the BJP could remove Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar as the party is in power both in the Centre and the State.
Congress MP Praniti Shinde criticised BJP over the Nagpur incident, alleging that the issue, which dates back 300 years, was being used to divert attention from pressing concerns in Maharashtra.
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"This is a government-sponsored incident. Shambar takke main bol rha hu...Nagpur ki ghanta Sarkar prastut ghantna hai. T Raja (Telangana BJP leader) should be banned in Maharashtra. Vahan k^^ta nahi puchta usko, idhar aake bak bak kar raha hai. He is inciting violence here. Such worthless
"The Opposition leaders in Maharashtra had been saying for the last 3-4 days that there would be riots. How did they predict the future and know about it? This should also be looked into... This looks like a conspiracy of the Opposition," Mhaske told ANI.
"We condemn the Nagpur violence. Those who spread rumours should be put behind bars and punished. Such a thing will not be tolerated in Maharashtra. The way stones were pelted, and violence erupted on a large scale, it could not have happened without pre-planning," Kayande told ANI.
Violence broke out with incidents of vandalism and stone pelting reported in Maharashtra's Nagpur, a police officer said, adding that a few police personnel were also injured. The situation, however, is said to be under control.
DCP Nagpur Archit Chandak, who claimed to have sustained an injury, told ANI, "This incident occurred due to some miscommunication. The situation is under control right now. Our force here is strong. I appeal to everyone to not step out or pelt stones. Stone pelting was taking place, so w
"The Hindus in Maharashtra want that Aurangzeb's grave should be eliminated from the state. Kab tutegi Aurangzeb ki kabr? I have only resolve now - to make India a 'Hindu Rashtra' and remove Aurangzeb's grave," Singh said while addressing the gathering here.