Senior RSS leader Suresh ‘Bhaiyyaji’ Joshi has deemed the controversy surrounding Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra as unnecessary, emphasizing Bharat’s inclusiveness by citing Shivaji’s respect for even Afzal Khan. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on the other hand, has opposed the glorification of the tomb while acknowledging its status as an ASI-protected site. However, tensions persist in the region, with recent episodes of violence erupting following actions by the VHP against the tomb. The conflicting viewpoints and actions surrounding the tomb have sparked debates and raised concerns about historical narratives and communal harmony in India.