🔥 Violence Erupts in Nagpur Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb
Massive riots broke out in Nagpur, India, after members of the Hindu extremist group Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) demanded the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb. The situation escalated into violent clashes, forcing authorities to impose an indefinite curfew.
According to police reports, on Monday, several vehicles were set on fire, and 15 police officers were injured, with one in critical condition.
📢 Government Response & Rising Tensions
- Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the violence in a video statement and vowed to restore law and order with strict measures.
- Eyewitnesses reported that masked rioters armed with sharp weapons were seen in the crowd.
- VHP members burned an effigy of Aurangzeb’s tomb and chanted slogans demanding its removal.
⚔️ Hindu-Muslim Clashes & Political Backdrop
- The clashes intensified when Muslim groups gathered near a police station to protest, leading to violent confrontations.
- VHP denied involvement in the violence, stating they only want to replace the tomb with a Maratha ruler’s memorial.
- Nagpur is home to the headquarters of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the ideological parent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP.
⚠️ Modi Government Under Scrutiny
Critics accuse Modi and the BJP of failing to act against Hindu extremist groups, while the government denies any bias.
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