New Kedarnath Temple in Delhi Sparks Political Row

The construction of a Kedarnath temple in Delhi by the Shri Kedarnath Dham Trust has fueled political controversy, with trust president Surinder Rautela clarifying it is not a Dham and the Uttarakhand government is not involved. Similar temples exist in other Indian cities.

The construction of a new Kedarnath temple in Delhi has sparked political controversy. Surinder Rautela, president of the Kedarnath Dham Trust, clarified that the temple is not a Dham and has no affiliation with the Uttarakhand government.

Speaking exclusively to ANI, Rautela emphasized that the trust, not the government, is responsible for the temple's construction. The presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Bhoomi Pujan was solely on invitation.

Rautela also pointed out that temples named after famous Dhams exist in various cities, like the Kedarnath Temple in Indore and Badrinath Temple in Mumbai, inaugurated by former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat. He accused some political leaders of creating unnecessary controversy for their gain.

(With inputs from agencies.)