In a scathing attack on opposition leaders, Union Home Minister Amit Shah referred to Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray as members of an “Aurangzeb fan club.” Speaking at a political rally, Shah accused the opposition of glorifying the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and promoting divisive politics.

Shah’s remarks were aimed at the leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Shiv Sena (UBT) amidst the ongoing political tensions in Maharashtra. He claimed that the opposition parties are attempting to distort historical narratives for political gain, drawing a sharp contrast between their approach and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) stance on nationalism and cultural heritage.

The Home Minister emphasized the need to uphold the values and traditions that reflect the country’s true history and heritage. He criticized the opposition for allegedly undermining these principles and warned that such actions could have long-term repercussions on the nation’s unity and integrity.

Shah’s comments have sparked a strong response from the opposition, with leaders from the NCP and Shiv Sena (UBT) condemning his statements as inflammatory and divisive.

They accused the BJP of using communal rhetoric to divert attention from pressing issues such as economic challenges and governance failures.This exchange of barbs comes in the wake of upcoming elections in Maharashtra, where the BJP is seeking to consolidate its position. As political campaigns heat up, such confrontations are likely to shape the narrative leading up to the polls.