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Religion
Central Government Calls for Removal of Qadeemi Masjid from Krishi Bhawan
✍️ India Today
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Union government has asked that the Qadeemi Masjid situated inside Krishi Bhawan be taken down, questioning how the mosque came to be there.
New Delhi – The Union government has formally requested the removal of the Qadeemi Masjid that occupies a space within Krishi Bhawan, the Ministry of Agriculture's headquarters. Officials said the presence of a place of worship inside a government office complex raises administrative and legal concerns. The ministry has been asked to submit a report on how the mosque was installed and to take steps for its demolition, if required. No timeline has been announced for any action, and the issue is expected to be discussed in upcoming inter‑departmental meetings. The move reflects the central government's broader scrutiny of religious structures on government premises.