Ghaziabad, March 19 -- Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Som sparked controversy on Wednesday with his statements about Aurangzeb, the 17th-century Mughal emperor.

Som's statements come amid a growing debate about Aurangzeb's legacy and his treatment of Hindus. Som highlighted the destruction of the Kashi temple in Varanasi and the Mathura temple, both significant symbols of Hindu faith.

He argued that Aurangzeb's actions were unjustified and that Hindus should reclaim and rebuild their temples without relying on the courts.

Speaking to ANI, Som said that the decision regarding the temples in Mathura and Kashi will not be taken by the court but by the people.

He questioned whether Aurangzeb's actions w...