A large group of people clashed with police in Ujjain on Monday at the spot where a portion of the Shahi Masjid is proposed to be demolished as part of a road-widening project.
protests and differences emerged over the development, with people opposing the removal of the mosque portion While a portion of the mosque was demolished as part of the road-widening work. On the ground, protesters were seen attempting to move ahead through the alleys, with women being pushed forward as they tried to proceed and protest. Stones were also thrown at police personnel deployed at the spot. The situation remained tense as police continued to maintain a presence in the area. “The administrative efforts to demolish the Ujjain Shahi Masjid under the pretext of road widening should be a bit more sensitive. It has come to my notice that when the matter is pending in court, what message does the administration intend to send by repeatedly laying siege to the masjid? Thousands of youth in Ujjain are continuously raising their voices on this issue. My request to the Ujjain administration is to respect public sentiments and acquire the necessary land for road widening from the other side.
Demolishing a 600-year-old heritage site just for road widening and development in the name of progress is the height of hatred.
Demolishing such a historically significant heritage site cannot be considered a normal event under any circumstances,” the Congress MP said. The Madhya Pradesh High Court is scheduled to hear the matter on Monday.
