Senior RSS leader Suresh 'Bhaiyyaji' Joshi dismissed the controversy over Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, stating it is unnecessary. He emphasized India's inclusiveness, referencing Shivaji Maharaj's historical actions. Raj Thackeray and other leaders echoed these sentiments, advising against interpreting historical events through religious lenses and cautioning against misinformation spreading on platforms like WhatsApp.
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