India’s Ujjain tense as mosque partially demolished for Hindu pilgrimage
Summary
In Ujjain city, central India, part of a mosque was demolished to widen a road for a large Hindu pilgrimage festival called Simhastha Kumbh Mela, scheduled for 2028. This caused protests from local Muslims, some of whom stayed overnight to stop the demolition, leading to clashes with police.Key Facts
- The Shahi Mosque in Ujjain faced partial demolition to widen the road for the Hindu pilgrimage.
- The festival happens every 12 years and attracts many visitors, requiring wider roads for traffic.
- Local Muslim residents protested by holding a night vigil outside the mosque.
- The municipal government set a deadline for the mosque to be partially removed and threatened to act if it was not done.
- The local court rejected a petition to delay demolition, citing public interest for the pilgrimage.
- Police used tear gas and baton charges to disperse protesters, and some people were injured and arrested.
- The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been accused of targeting Muslim religious sites in several states.
- Authorities said some false social media posts about the demolition caused tensions.
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