Mumbai, India – Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader, Jitendra Awhad, sparked a wave of controversy with his recent statement regarding the history of Shivaji Maharaj and the Mughals. Awhad, who is known for his strong opinions and speeches, said that the Mughals should not be removed from history books and that if we want to teach the greatness of Shivaji, we should also teach about Afzal Khan and Shaista Khan, both of whom were defeated by Shivaji.
The statement caused a widespread uproar on social media, with many people calling it unacceptable and disrespectful. Many people felt that Awhad was trying to equate the Mughals, who ruled India with an iron fist, with the Maratha king who is revered as a symbol of bravery and patriotism.
In a tweet, Awhad further fueled the controversy by saying that there would be no meaning to the Ramayana if there was no Ravan and that there would be no meaning to the freedom struggle if there was no British. He also stated that one should not forget the evil forces that were conquered in order to achieve freedom.
The statement has been widely criticized by politicians, scholars, and social media users, who believe that Awhad’s views are misguided and that he is trying to rewrite history to suit his own agenda. The statement has also triggered a debate about the role of history in shaping the present and the future.
As of now, Awhad has not issued any clarification or apology for his controversial statement. The NCP has not commented on the matter yet, leading many to wonder if the party supports Awhad’s views.
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