Controversy over Aurangzeb tomb unnecessary: RSS leader

AMID the controversy over right-wing organisations demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi clarified that the topic had been raised unnecessarily. "Aurangzeb died here (in Maharashtra), so his tomb has been built here. Those who have faith will go (there)."

- SUDHIR SURYAWANSHI @ Mumbai

Joshi said their role model is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "Shivaji Maharaj even built the tomb of Afzal Khan. It symbolises India's generosity and inclusiveness. The tomb will remain; whoever wants to go will go," the former RSS general secretary said.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, affiliated organisations of RSS, had staged a protest in Nagpur demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb at Khuldabad in Sambhaji Nagar.