Devendra Fadnavis said, "Aurangzeb was nothing but an attacker. Only Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj can be the hero of this land."
"To sensitise police stations to deal with such cases, an SOP needs to be formed. If timely action is taken, tensions within the communities can be avoided," Fadnavis said.
Earlier on Thursday, June 8, tension simmered in Maharashtra's Kolhapur after some youth allegedly posted objectionable posts on social media with a reference to Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan.
Fadnavis added that around 400-500 youths decided to not follow the restricted entry system and insisted on participating in the pilgrimage and broke the barricades.
Following the Islamist attack against Hindus, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said a riot-like situation was created in Kolhapur because of elements who like to glorify Aurangzeb.