‘Anyone Who Shows An Eye To Our Muslim Brothers’: Ajit Pawar Hosts Iftar Party Amid Aurangzeb Row
'Anyone Who Shows An Eye To Our Muslim Brothers': Ajit Pawar Hosts Iftar Party Amid Aurangzeb Row
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar issued a strong warning against communal conflicts while hosting an iftar party at Marine Lines, Mumbai. His statement comes amid ongoing debates over the removal of Aurangzeb’s tomb.
#WATCH | Mumbai | Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, at an Iftar party hosted by him, says, "…India is a symbol of unity in diversity… We should not fall into the trap of any divisive forces. We have just celebrated Holi, Gudi Padwa and Eid are coming – all these festivals… pic.twitter.com/5s7hMhdGmb
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“Anyone who tries to intimidate our Muslim brothers and sisters, incite communal tensions, or take the law into their own hands will not be spared,” Pawar asserted, emphasizing the need for social harmony.
During the event, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-Ajit Pawar) leader highlighted India’s rich cultural diversity. “India stands for unity in diversity. We must not fall prey to divisive forces,” he said, urging people to celebrate all festivals together. He referenced recent and upcoming occasions like Holi, Gudi Padwa, and Eid as symbols of coexistence.
Pawar also spoke about the spiritual essence of Ramadan, describing it as a time of self-discipline, sacrifice, and compassion. He noted that fasting during the holy month fosters empathy for the underprivileged, reinforcing values that transcend religious boundaries.
रमजान निमित्त राष्ट्रवादी काँग्रेस पार्टीतर्फे आयोजित दावते-ए-इफ्तारमध्ये सहभागी झालो. या विशेष कार्यक्रमात सर्व समाज घटकाचे लोक मोठ्या आनंदानं सामील झाले त्याबद्दल मी सर्वांचे मनापासून आभार मानतो आणि शुभेच्छा देतो.
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His remarks come at a time when Maharashtra is witnessing political tensions following demands by the Mahayuti government to remove Aurangzeb’s grave from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The issue has sparked heated debates, adding to the state’s communal and political discourse.
