The Places of Worship Act is a generous law. Indian Muslims can best reciprocate this generosity by adhering to the Quranic morality in Gyanvapi Masjid's case.
The party spelt out its stance on Gyanvapi legal tussle at a time when the Hindutva debate was hotly discussed at its brainstorming session, with many members offering differing views.
According to petitioners, ‘Maa Shringar Gauri Sthal’ is on the outer wall of the mosque. However, the priest, citing 2 books on Varanasi’s history, claims idols located elsewhere.
Fresh bone of contention is a court-ordered survey of ‘Maa Shringar Gauri Sthal and other areas’ within Gyanvapi mosque complex. Survey team has been stalled twice.
Survey restricted to outer walls. Mosque counsel tells court his clients have ‘doubts’ over ‘fairness’ of advocate commissioner appointed to lead team for survey at disputed site.
With the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham by PM Modi in Varanasi, BJP’s ‘Kashi project’ is almost complete, and so is the invisibilisation of Gyanvapi mosque.
Civil court had directed ASI survey this year, despite HC staying proceedings in 1998. Case relates to allegation that Gyanvapi mosque is built on a demolished temple.
Work at Kashi Vishwanath temple complex is going on round the clock, Varanasi commissioner is confident of meeting November deadline. Architect Bimal Patel says project will fit in well with ancient city’s heritage.
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About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.
Chiman Singh, injured in 1971 India-Pakistan war, was discharged as non-pensioner in 1972. In his petition, he states denial of pension is contrary to settled law.
Even in the weeks leading up to Chamkila’s assassination there were massacres every other day. To airbrush all of this is sheer intellectual cowardice if not a crime.
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