The VHP, in its letter, alleged that Mughal Emperor Babur is widely regarded, particularly amongst Hindus, not merely as a historical ruler but as a "foreign invader associated with cruelty, religious persecution and destruction of Hindu religious sites, most notably the mosque constructe
Residents in Pakistan's North Waziristan reported multiple security incidents, including attacks on a school and mosques, mortar shelling and a civilian killing, according to PTM Holland. The incidents have heightened fear and insecurity among local communities.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Dilip Ghosh alleged that the demand to build a Babri Masjid in West Bengal is part of a "conspiracy underway to create Bangladesh" in the state, calling it a "gift from Mamata Banerjee," and further questioning the decision to name the mosque after the Mug
While addressing the media at the Police Headquarters, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chukhu Apa issued a firm warning to bandh callers, stating that any attempt to disturb peace or violate the law would invite strict action.
The trail of destruction in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah has damaged around 764 religious places- Buddhist temples, churches and mosques, Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference in Shimla and later speaking with ANI, Nazakat Ali Hashmi, President, All Himachal Muslims Organisation, said the mosque has existed in Sanjauli since 1915 and has been duly recorded in various official revenue documents.
Following the detention of several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders in connection with the Karthigai Deepam row, Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagendran on Sunday accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister of using the Tirupparankunram temple-mosque issue for vote bank politics.
"This is a means to create an environment of hatred in the entire country... West Bengal government should take strict action against this. Mosque can be built, but it is wrong to play political games in the name of mosques," Masood told ANI.
Reacting to the foundation stone of the Babri Masjid laid by suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir in Beldanga, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla described it as a pattern of glorifying "foreign invader" like Babar in INDI alliance states.
"Anyone can build a mosque; no one is prohibited from doing so because temples and mosques are centres of faith for any religion. But no one has the right to spoil the atmosphere of this country... Those attempting to create such an environment cannot progress by damaging this strong demo