Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh has written to Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, demanding a detailed account of funds allocated and spent by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on the maintenance of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s tomb in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district.
In his letter dated March 15, Singh questioned the rationale behind using taxpayer money to maintain the tomb of a ruler he described as a “tyrant responsible for temple destruction, Hindu persecution, and cultural suppression.”
Seeks Year-wise Breakdown of Expenses
The BJP MLA has sought a year-wise expenditure report on the funds spent by ASI on the tomb’s maintenance, security, and other related aspects over the years. He emphasized that public money should not be utilized for the upkeep of a site that, in his view, does not align with India’s cultural heritage and history of valor.
Demands Government to Halt Further Spending
Singh urged the Central government to immediately stop any further expenditure on Aurangzeb’s tomb, stating:
“Not a single rupee of taxpayer money should be spent on maintaining the tomb of a tyrant who caused immense suffering to our ancestors.”
Aurangzeb remains a contentious figure in Indian history, often criticized for his policies against Hindu rulers and religious structures. Singh’s demand comes amid a broader political discourse on India’s historical narratives and government spending on heritage sites.
The BJP MLA has sought a prompt response and necessary action from the Union Minister, adding that he looks forward to a reply on the matter.
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