'Maharana Pratap Ka Apmaan Nahi Sahega...' Uproar Over Aurangzeb’s Tomb Reaches Delhi! 3 Men Deface Akbar Road Signboard

Maharana Pratap: A new controversy over signboards is making headlines in Delhi. It began in Maharashtra with demands to remove Aurangzeb’s tomb, and now similar tensions have reached the national capital. The latest dispute revolves around the defacement of the ‘Akbar Road’ signboard, allegedly in response to the vandalism of Maharana Pratap's statue at Kashmere Gate ISBT.

Akbar Road Signboard Defaced Amid Growing Tensions

News agency ANI reported that unidentified individuals defaced the signboard of ‘Akbar Road’ in Delhi. This act has intensified an already heated debate over historical names in the city.

#WATCH | Delhi | Unidentified men defaced the signboard of 'Akbar road' yesterday claiming that the Maharana Pratap's statue at Delhi's Kashmere Gate ISBT was vandalised pic.twitter.com/8DtTlfyWMg

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2025

The incident comes after allegations that the statue of Maharana Pratap at Kashmere Gate was damaged. Many believe the defacement was a reaction to this act.

Amit Rathore Demands Action Over Maharana Pratap Statue Vandalism

Amit Rathore, one of the individuals involved in the signboard incident, spoke to ANI. He expressed strong discontent, stating, "India will not tolerate the insult of Maharana Pratap. Authorities are trying to suppress what happened at Kashmere Gate ISBT. Those responsible should be arrested immediately."

#WATCH | Delhi | Amit Rathore says, "India will not tolerate the insult of Maharana Pratap. The police administration and the Delhi government are trying to suppress the incident that happened at ISBT Kashmiri Gate... Those who are guilty should be arrested, immediate action… pic.twitter.com/DspeYnygO5

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2025

Another individual, Vijay, added, "We have been removing signboards named after invaders like Akbar, Babur, and Humayun. The government needs to take action instead of leaving it to us."

#WATCH | Delhi | Vijay says, "We are continuously removing signboards of invaders like Akbar, Babur and Humayun, and we are trying to make the government open its eyes and take a decision... the question is why are only we doing this, where are the other people of the society?"… pic.twitter.com/DtrM6J54By

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2025

Hindu Rashtra Navnirman Sena’s Alleged Involvement

ANI further reported that the individuals involved in defacing ‘Akbar Road’ signboard are allegedly linked to the Hindu Rashtra Navnirman Sena.

#UPDATE | The persons who defaced the signboard of 'Akbar Road' appear to be affiliated with Hindu Rashtra Navnirman Sena. Amit Rathore, seen in the video, also claims on his Instagram page to be the national president/founder of Hindu Rashtra Navnirman Sena. More details are… pic.twitter.com/i2cfS0xMah

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2025

Amit Rathore, seen in the video, claims on his Instagram to be the organisation’s national president and founder. The police are currently investigating the matter for further details.