Tirupati, Nov. 6 -- Andhra Pradesh BJP spokesperson G Bhanu Prakash Reddy on Friday expressed support for Telugu film actor Vijay Deverakonda's recent remarks about Mughal ruler Aurangzeb and made controversial comments while criticising the historical ruler.

In a video statement, Bhanu Prakash Reddy said he fully endorsed Vijay Deverakonda's remarks that he would like to go back in time and strike Aurangzeb. Going a step further, the BJP spokesperson said he would "skin him alive", citing what he described as atrocities committed against Hindus, destruction of temples and attacks on Hindu religious traditions.

He alleged that Aurangzeb had destroyed several prominent Hindu temples, including Kashi Vishwanath, the Krishna temple in Mathur...