Udayanraje Bhosale, MP and descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, has sparked controversy by calling for the demolition of Aurangzeb's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. He argues that the Mughal emperor was a thief and a looter, and should not be glorified. Despite acknowledging the role of Muslims in Shivaji Maharaj's empire, he demands strict action against those who make derogatory statements against Indian icons. Meanwhile, the Liberal Party of Canada will elect a new leader, with Mark Carney currently leading the race.
One of the most contentious figures in Indian history, Aurangzeb has once again sparked fierce debate in Maharashtra after SP MLA Abu Azmi's remarks praising the Mughal emperor. This has reignited the long-standing tension between Maratha pride and Aurangzeb's legacy as a symbol of oppression and religious intolerance. From Jyotiba Phule and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar to Bal Thackeray and the Shiv Sena, Aurangzeb has been a polarising figure in Maharashtra politics, with his injustices and battles against the Marathas continuing to shape the state's identity.