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Fighting for construction of Mandir-Masjid, order issued to demolish 200 temples

Fighting for construction of Mandir-Masjid, order issued to demolish 200 temples

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Lucknow: There is clash between two community people Hindus and Muslims over construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya on disputed Babri Masjid site that was devastated many years ago but on other hand the Muncipal Corporation of temple town has issued notice of demolition to about 200 old structures of temple.

The Ayodhya city Municipal Corporation has finally issued notice for restoration or demolition of very old and dilapidated building, including temples, to their owners and managements, sparking a furor among locals and seers.

 

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There are about 200 temples in Ayodhya that are weak and unsafe and pose a threat to public safety. The corporation has served the final notice to 173 old structures most of them being temples, part of temples, dharamshalas and shelter homes for devotees.

The corporation has asked the owners and managements to repair the unsafe structures or else it will demolish them and recover demolition charges from them as per rules.

 

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Talking to media persons the additional municipal commissioner, Sachchidanand Singh said that “We have issued notices to unsafe buildings on the verge of collapsing. Our list has 173 buildings, including temples.

“Some people have sought time for repairs while six residential buildings have already been demolished by us. We are reviewing each case and will take action after 15 days.”

 

Order for demolition of 200 temples issued in city of Ram temple Ayodhya:

 

The Assistant municipal commissioner of corporation Vinay Mani Tripathi said, “We have given final notices to all concerned persons and have issued documents on December 6 also given 15 days’ time to take action in this regards else action will be taken.”

Interestingly, the chief priest of Ramjanmabhoomi temple Acharya Satyendra Das said, “The state government should repair the ancient temples which have become unsafe.”

 

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The member of Matiya Mandir committee, Ram Chandra said, “This temple is about 500 years old and has idols of Lord Ram and Hanuman. We don’t have money for its maintenance. Demolishing such an ancient temple won’t be a good decision. The government must extend some help.”

Caretaker of City based Patthar Mandir in Vasudev Ghat, Ram Sajivan Das said, “As per our knowledge, this temple is 400-500 years old. The government should help save our heritage.”

 

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The Mahant of Saryu Kunj temple, Jugal Kishore Sharan Shastry said “You can find 200 temples in Ayodhya which are on verge of collapse.” “Whether the structures are protected or not, they are a part of the heritage ecosystem of the temple town.”

Retired assistant superintendent archaeological engineer ASI, M A Khan said that “Therefore, municipal body must take help of agencies like state archaeology or Archaeological Survey of India before going ahead with demolition.”