The ongoing political debate over Aurangzeb has fueled tensions in Nagpur, leading to violence after right-wing groups demanded the demolition of the Mughal emperor’s tomb in Khuldabad. Urdu newspapers highlighted how political leaders, including Mahayuti ministers, contributed to the unrest by raising similar demands. They questioned the need to stir communal discord over a centuries-old figure while calling for impartial action against those responsible for the violence.
Mumbai-based Urdu Times noted that Nagpur, historically free from communal strife, now finds itself caught in political maneuvering. With Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also handling the Home portfolio, the editorial criticized the administration for not taking preventive steps. It linked the protests to the Bollywood film Chhaava, which portrays Aurangzeb’s actions against Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, drawing parallels to past controversies like The Kashmir Files.
Meanwhile, Roznama Rashtriya Sahara focused on Union Minister Nitin Gadkari’s call for Muslim educational upliftment. He urged the community to move beyond traditional occupations and embrace science, technology, and professional careers. Citing APJ Abdul Kalam as an example, Gadkari emphasized that true progress lies in education, not political rhetoric.
Separately, Siasat addressed concerns from southern states over delimitation, fearing reduced representation in national politics. It urged Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu to unite with other southern leaders in opposing population-based constituency redrawing, which could disproportionately favor North and Central India.
