Saharanpur mosque demolition: 'Why action at 5am?' Owaisi, Akhilesh question UP govt
Opposition leaders Asaduddin Owaisi and Akhilesh Yadav have condemned the Uttar Pradesh government for the early-morning demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur. They allege the action was a deliberate attempt to bypass legal recourse and reflects a broader bias against the Muslim community.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing communal tensions and debates over the rule of law and religious freedom in Indian politics.
NEW DELHI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday questioned the Uttar Pradesh government over the early-morning demolition of an allegedly illegal mosque inside the Saharanpur district collectorate complex."The fact that they cordoned off the area and demolished the mosque at 5am proves that the BJP's Yogi government did not want the matter to reach a higher court because they were in the wrong... This demonstrates that the BJP, the prime minister, and the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh harbour a hatred for the very word 'mosque'. That is why the mere sight of a mosque triggers fear in their hearts and minds...
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