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Do not glorify Aurangzeb in Maharashtra: Dy CM Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, Mar 18 (UNI) Threatening stern action against those glorifying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who brutally tortured Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Tuesday that the administration would not tolerate any exaltation of "the tainted figure".
"He came to destroy Maharashtra. No one will tolerate his exaltation," Shinde said in the Assembly.
Shinde said Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj sacrificed his life for the country and religion. "Aurangzeb's taint should be wiped from Maharashtra".
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