From politicians to activists: Modi govt under fire over demolition of 115 year-old Saharanpur Mosque
The Uttar Pradesh government is facing backlash following the demolition of a 115-year-old mosque in the Saharanpur Collectorate campus. Critics and opposition leaders argue the move was politically motivated to communalize the region ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding religious sites and governance in India, drawing both domestic and international criticism.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh comes under heavy fire across political, media, and social circles following the dawn demolition of a 115-year-old mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate campus. APP The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday came under heavy fire across political, media, and social circles following the dawn demolition of a 115-year-old mosque inside the Saharanpur Collectorate campus.
The mosque - which caretakers and legal documents confirm was built in 1911 - was razed using heavy machinery under cover of darkness in the early hours of Saturday.
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