“Temple demolished, mosque left untouched in Muzaffarpur: Hindu groups protest, heavy police deployed”, Opindia, March 21, 2025:
“In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, the removal of a temple from the railway station premises sparked public outrage. On Friday (March 21, 2025), the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other Hindu organizations called for a shutdown and took to the streets in protest.
A procession began at 9 AM from Saraiyaganj Tower, passing through Chhoti Saraiyaganj and Jawaharlal Road before reaching Kalyani Chowk. Protesters raised slogans against the railway authorities and the Railway Ministry.
According to locals, an ancient Hanuman temple was demolished on March 10, 2025, while a nearby mosque remained untouched.VHP District President Sandeep Singh stated, “The temple was demolished in the name of development, but it must be rebuilt.” In response, 670 police personnel have been deployed at 67 locations under orders from the District Magistrate (DM) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). SSP Sushil Kumar assured, “More forces have been deployed to maintain law and order……”
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