Ajit Pawar promises action against communal hatred in Mumbai

Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has spoken out against the intimidation of Muslims in Maharashtra. He emphasized that strict actions will be taken against anyone promoting communal hatred. Pawar made these comments during an Iftar party hosted by the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). His statements come after a rise in demands from some Hindu nationalist groups to demolish the tomb of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. These demands have been supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena. However, the NCP has mostly stayed silent on the matter until now. Ajit Pawar expressed his discontent regarding the growing Hindu-Muslim polarization. He questioned the need to bring up the Aurangzeb issue after so many years. Pawar pointed out historical examples of cooperation between Hindus and Muslims, highlighting that many of Shivaji Maharaj's commanders were Muslim and contributed positively to his reign.