Nagpur, March 17 -- Calling Aurangzeb's grave in Shambhaji Nagar a "symbol of slavery," Vishva Hindu Parishad Kshetra Mantri for Maharashtra and Goa, Govind Shende on Monday said that they will go on a statewide protest and march towards Sambhajinagar.

"Considering Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary (as per 'Tithi'), today's date has been chosen for the protest... He tortured Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj for 40 days before killing him... If someone worships a cruel ruler and makes him an icon, then that is unacceptable... Our demand is that this symbol of slavery (Aurangzeb's grave) has to be removed... Why should any signs of him be here?" Shende told ANI.

The VHP leader Shende further asserted that any step which is suitable for the ...