Mumbai News LIVE Updates: CM Fadnavis says Nagpur violence a planned incident

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Maharashtra Deputy CM Shinde condemns Aurangzeb support amid Nagpur violence

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde addressed the recent violence in Nagpur, stating that "even a true Muslim of the country will not support Aurangzeb." Calling Aurangzeb an "enemy of Maharashtra and the country," Shinde asserted that the protestors are standing up for the pride of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. He urged those supporting Aurangzeb to "read history and watch the movie Chhava."

#WATCH | Mumbai: On Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "...I will also say that even a true Muslim of the country will not support Aurangzeb. Aurangzeb was the enemy of Maharashtra, the enemy of the country...Aurangzeb is a traitor. The protestors are… pic.twitter.com/Z6oGFMkvGZ

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: BJP, Shiv Sena protest outside Maharashtra Assembly, demand removal of Aurangzeb`s grave

Leaders of the BJP and Shiv Sena staged a protest outside the Maharashtra Assembly, demanding the removal of Aurangzeb`s grave in Sambhajinagar. The protestors argued that the grave stands as a symbol of historical oppression and called for action to preserve the pride of Maharashtra.

#WATCH | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Leaders of BJP and Shiv Sena held a protest outside the Maharashtra Assembly demanding the removal of Aurangzeb`s grave in Sambhajinagar pic.twitter.com/AVhpeYo1JY

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Mumbai News LIVE Updates: Those glorifying Aurangzeb are `traitors`: Eknath Shinde

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said the people still praising Aurangzeb are "traitors", noting the Mughal emperor had sought to conquer the state and committed various atrocities. On the other hand, Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the "divine force" who stood for valour, sacrifice and the spirit of Hindutva, Shinde said on Monday night on the occasion of `Shiv Jayanti`. The Shiv Sena head was speaking at the unveiling of an equestrian statue of Shivaji Maharaj at Gharda Chowk in Dombivli area of Thane district, installed to honour the legacy of the Maratha king, his courage and leadership.

Mumbai News LIVE Updates: LoP Danve blames CM Fadnavis for violence in Nagpur

Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council, Ambadas Danve, has blamed Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his government for violence in Nagpur, and claimed the ruling BJP was trying to disrupt harmony in the state. Violence erupted in central Nagpur on Monday with stones hurled at police amid rumours that the holy book of a community was burnt during an agitation by a right-wing body for the removal of Aurangzeb`s tomb, leaving several persons including 12 policemen injured, officials said.