Sanjay Raut Criticizes BJP Rule, Calls It Worse Than Aurangzeb's

Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) criticized the BJP's rule in Maharashtra, comparing it unfavorably to Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's era. He blamed the ruling coalition for farmer suicides and unemployment. Raut's remarks follow a debate about removing Aurangzeb's tomb, initiated by BJP's Udayanraje Bhosale.

In a fierce critique, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Friday likened the BJP's governance in Maharashtra to being worse than the rule of Mughal tyrant Aurangzeb. Raut argued that the prevailing political leadership was failing its farmers, leading to a crisis of suicides, particularly among the agrarian community.

Raut's comments came in response to ongoing discussions about erasing Mughal symbols, specifically Aurangzeb’s tomb, as advocated by BJP's Satara MP, Udayanraje Bhosale. This debate stems from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’s comments necessitating a lawful approach to any removals because of historical protections placed by the prior Congress government.

The discussion around Aurangzeb is entrenched in his historical conflicts with Maratha rulers like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the atrocities faced by his son, Sambhaji. Raut's remarks intensified the dialogue on BJP's role in exacerbating Maharashtra's current socioeconomic challenges, including farmer unrest and unemployment.