100-year-old Krishi Bhawan mosque must go for Central Vista project: Centre tells Delhi HC
The Indian government has told the Delhi High Court that a 100-year-old mosque must be removed to facilitate the Central Vista redevelopment project. Officials argue that permanent religious structures are incompatible with the secular nature of government office complexes.
Why it matters
The case touches on the intersection of urban development, heritage preservation, and the secular character of state property in India.
The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that a century-old mosque in Krishi Bhawan has to be removed as the establishment of a permanent religious structure within the confines of a government office complex is impermissible and incompatible with the “secular” character of government property. Stage set for demolition of Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan in Delhi storyline 1 The government said the Central Vista Redevelopment Master Plan provides for the redevelopment and reconstruction of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) Buildings 4 and 5 at Plot No. 120, covering the footprint of the existing Shastri Bhawan and Krishi Bhawan to modernise the infrastructure essential to the governance of the nation.
Also covering this story
2 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in