Controversy Over Ayodhya Mosque Land: BJP Leader's Call for Reclamation

A BJP leader has urged Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister to reclaim land designated for a mosque in Ayodhya, arguing that the Muslim community has failed to initiate construction efforts. The call follows a Supreme Court order giving the land for mosque construction, amidst long-standing Ayodhya site tensions.

Amidst ongoing religious tensions in Ayodhya, a BJP leader has taken a bold step by addressing a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The letter demands the reclamation of land previously allocated for a mosque, citing inactivity on the Muslim community's part since a landmark Supreme Court verdict.

In November 2019, the Supreme Court settled a contentious historical matter, allowing the construction of a Ram temple on a site that formerly housed the Babri Masjid. The Sunni Central Waqf Board was allocated an alternative site to build a mosque. However, BJP leader Rajneesh Singh claims there have been no significant efforts toward its construction.

Singh accused the Muslim community of using the mosque as a pretext to sustain religious discord rather than genuinely build a place of worship. He urged the government to ensure compliance with the Supreme Court's decision. PTI reached out to Athar Husain of the Ayodhya Masjid Trust, who declined to comment.

(With inputs from agencies.)