“‘Hindu temples are built over Jain and Buddhist shrines’: Dushyant Dave quotes dubious self-proclaimed historian to target Hindus”, Opindia, January 7, 2025:
“On 1st January, Times Now’s Group Editor Navika Kumar hosted a discussion with former Chief Justice of India, UU Lalit, and Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave, revolving around the notion of whether the Constitution of India and democracy are under threat. The debate touched on several topics, including constitutional inclusivity, justice, and equality; however, it was Dave’s comments on Hindu temples and history that sparked controversy on social media.
During the conversation, Dave quoted dubious self-proclaimed historian Devdutt Pattanaik and claimed that Hindu temples were often built over Jain and Buddhist temples. The assertion was made while discussing religious and historical tensions prevailing because of petitions filed in different courts over conflicts arising from interpretations of the Places of Worship Act.
Dave claimed that such issues are merely distractions and insisted that people and governments should focus on modern problems like poverty and unemployment. However, in doing so, he echoed claims familiar with Marxist rhetoric aimed at undermining Hindu traditions……..”
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