Hyderabad: Taking a dig at Maharashtra’s Deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis for his latest “Aurangazeb ki aulaad,” remarks, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief on Asaduddin Owaisi hit again with do they know who’re the offspring of Nathuram Godse and Vaman Shivram Apte. Owaisi’s remarks come within the wake of the controversy that erupted following the Kolhapur violence in Maharashtra, the place a protest in opposition to alleged objectionable social media posts on Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan turned violent.
On Wednesday Fadnavis had stated, “Suddenly, in some districts of Maharashtra, sons of Aurangzeb took birth. They keep the status of Aurangzeb and show their posters. Because of this, there are tensions. Questions arise, where do these sons of Aurangzeb come from? Who are behind this? We will find this out.”
Owaisi, whereas addressing a programme of his celebration on Thursday stated, “Maharashtra’s Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said ‘Aurangzeb ke aulaad.’ Do you know everything? I didn’t know you (Fadnavis) were such an expert. Then you should know who the children of Godse and Apte too, who are they?”
A curfew was imposed in Maharashtra’s Kolhapur on Wednesday after a violent conflict broke out between two teams. Police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the gang and produce the scenario below management.
Meanwhile, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar on Thursday stated that there isn’t any want for politics within the Kolhapur incident. “Unfortunately, some people have created such a situation. This is not right for society…Common people have to pay its price…There is no need for politics in this. When this is investigated, the truth will come before everyone,” the Nationalist Congress chief stated whereas talking to the reporters.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasised the federal government’s duty for sustaining legislation and order within the state and appealed to the general public for peace and calm. “The government is responsible for maintaining law and order in the state. I also appeal to the public for peace and calm. The police investigation is underway and action will be taken against those found guilty…” stated Shinde.Â
