Haridwar, March 20 -- Addressing the recent violence in Nagpur, Maharashtra, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev on Thursday condemned the glorification of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, calling him a symbol of cruelty and oppression.

"Aurangzeb, who imprisoned his father, denied him food and water, and killed his brother, cannot be an ideal for India," Ramdev stated.

He emphasised that while remnants of historical "slavery" should not be preserved, their removal must be carried out peacefully.

"No one should preserve the signs of slavery, but we do not want any violence for this. The signs of slavery should be removed peacefully," he added.

Violent clashes erupted in Nagpur on March 17 over the demand for the removal of Aurangzeb's grave, with stones ...