As the grand consecration ceremony of the Ram temple approaches in Ayodhya next month, Hindu organizations are gearing up for legal battles concerning 40 religious sites, not limited to the ongoing disputes in Mathura-Kashi. Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh chief Jitendra Singh Visen has announced plans to initiate these efforts on the occasion of Basant Panchami in 2024.
Current Disputes
Mathura: Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi
Ongoing work on the Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi case; a dispute over 13.37 acres of land.
Varanasi: Kashi-Gyanvapi Case
Progress in the Gyanvapi complex dispute in Varanasi; a clash between Gyanvapi Masjid and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Madhya Pradesh: Bhojshala
Developments in the Bhojshala case in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, where Hindus consider it a temple of Saraswati, while Muslims recognize it as Kamal Maula Masjid.
Upcoming Legal Battle
As per AajTak, Vedic Sanatan Sangh head Jitendra Singh Visen claims the groundwork for a simultaneous judicial/constitutional religious war for the liberation of 40 other religious places has been completed. The anticipated commencement is set for Basant Panchami in 2024.
Mathura Dispute Details
The Mathura dispute revolves around ownership rights to 13.37 acres of land, with a historical agreement between Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan and Shahi Masjid Idgah Trust. The Hindu side contends that the Shahi Idgah Mosque was constructed illegally, demanding its removal for Shri Krishna’s birthplace.
Gyanvapi Controversy
Similar to the Ayodhya dispute, the Gyanvapi controversy involves clashes between Gyanvapi Masjid and Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. A petition filed in 1991 asserts that the original Kashi Vishwanath Temple was demolished by Aurangzeb to construct the Gyanvapi Mosque.
Bhojshala Dispute
Bhojshala, dedicated to Vagdevi (Saraswati), is a subject of contention between Hindus and Muslims. The dispute centers on its identity, with Hindus viewing it as a temple and Muslims as Kamal Maula Masjid.
As legal battles loom for these religious sites, the Hindu organizations’ claim signals an approaching phase of significant legal and constitutional challenges aimed at reclaiming religious places.
