Priest Mahesh Bairagi Says Standing Hanuman Idol Will Remain, Blames Corp for Relocation Push

Priest Mahesh Bairagi publicly affirmed that the standing Hanuman idol will not be shifted from its current location, emphasizing that the deity's orientation towards any direction is irrelevant. He stated that the god will continue to reside at the site, dismissing any proposals to re‑orient the statue.

Bairagi also leveled criticism at the local municipal corporation, alleging that it is pushing for the temple's relocation without proper justification. He accused the corporation of attempting to displace the shrine, possibly for development or administrative reasons, though no specific project was detailed.

The priest’s remarks come amid growing tensions between religious custodians and civic authorities over the use of temple land. While the corporation has not issued an official response, the statement underscores the community’s resolve to protect the sanctity of the site.

No further details about the proposed relocation plan or any legal proceedings have been released, leaving the matter unresolved for now.