Sanjay Raut clarifies comments on Aurangzeb’s tomb

A video of Sanjay Raut, a leader of the Shiv Sena party, is being shared online. Some users are claiming that he called the tomb of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb a "symbol of valour." However, this claim is misleading. In the video, Raut actually discusses the bravery of Shivaji Maharaj and the Marathas. He emphasizes their courage in fighting against Aurangzeb instead of praising the emperor. The clip has been taken out of context, and the social media account sharing it often spreads misinformation. To clarify the situation, a deeper search revealed a longer version of Raut's statement. He speaks about the historic conflict between Shivaji and Aurangzeb during a press conference. He compares the tomb to the bravery of the Marathas and mentions that it serves as a lesson for future generations. The controversy around Aurangzeb's tomb recently flared up in Maharashtra, where there have been calls for its removal. This follows incidents of violence between different communities in Nagpur regarding the issue. Claims that Raut supports Aurangzeb have not been substantiated by any of his public statements. In summary, the claim that Sanjay Raut referred to Aurangzeb's grave as a "symbol of valour" is incorrect. Instead, he highlighted the valour of Shivaji and the Marathas in his remarks.