Kolhapur clash | Internet services partially resumed today
Internet services partially resumed in Kolhapur after objectionable social media posts regarding Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan caused tension this week.
PremiumInternet services partially resumed on Friday in Kolhapur after two days. This week, objectionable social media posts concerning Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan sparked tensions in Maharashtra's Kolhapur.
Some youth allegedly posted objectionable posts on social media with a reference to Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan led to tension in the city.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasized the government's responsibility for maintaining law and order in the state and appealed to the public for peace and calm.
On 7 June, violent activities took place in Kolhapur as scores of protestors hit the road and objected to the alleged use of Tipu Sultan’s image along with an objectionable audio message. A group of right-wing activists held a protest against the alleged use of Tipu Sultan’s image along with an objectionable audio message as social media “status" by some people. Later, some people hurled stones, forcing police to use force against them
Police registered a case against four persons for allegedly carrying posters of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb during a procession in Ahmednagar district.
Meanwhile, the Kolhapur clashes have resulted in political bickering between the BJP and the opposition in Maharashtra.
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) president Sharad Pawar claimed "religious colour" was being given to some small issues.
In a veiled attack against the BJP, Pawar said, "The rulers are responsible to establish law and order in the state. If the ruling parties and their people come out on roads over it and create a rift between two religions, then it is not a good sign".
Pawar said riot-like incidents had taken place in the last few days in the state.
"But the good thing is that the tension is restricted to the areas concerned. But this is being done deliberately. For example, if someone has shown a photograph of Aurangzeb in Aurangabad, what is the reason to protest in Pune?" he asked.
Pawar also alleged churches are being attacked in Odisha and some other states.
On the other hand, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said statements of some politicians fearing a riot-like situation in the state and a section of people of a particular community glorifying Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan cannot be a mere coincidence.
The BJP leader further said any kind of glorification of Aurangzeb would not be tolerated in Maharashtra.
“Maharashtra follows the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. We all have seen some leaders attempting to show Aurangzeb as a patriot. We will have to inquire how some leaders talk the same language and how they receive a quick response," Fadnavis added.
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