“Ujjain Demolition Drive: The contrasting response of Muslim and Jain communities”, Swarajyamag, May 23, 2024:

“For the widening of roads in Madhya Pradesh’s religious city of Ujjain, 18 places of worship including 13 Hindu temples, two Jain temples, two mosques and a mazar along with 32 houses are set to be demolished.

When the administration reached the site with the required forces on Thursday (23 May) morning at 5 am, Muslim women protested against the demolition of mosque parts by sitting on roads.

On the contrary, people from the Jain community themselves started removing the required portions.

Notably, all the concerned people were given prior notice. However, the Congress party in opposition had objected to the demolition drive…..”

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