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Congress Leader Ajay Rai Detained in Lucknow Over Saharanpur Mosque Protest
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🗓 08 Sep 2026, 01:33 PM
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Uttar Pradesh Police detained State Congress President Ajay Rai in Lucknow on Monday after he led protests against the government’s demolition of a historic mosque within the Saharanpur Collectorate complex.
On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Police detained State Congress President Ajay Rai in Lucknow following his leadership of demonstrations in Saharanpur.
The protests were organized to oppose the government’s demolition of a historic mosque located inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex.
Rai was taken to a police station in Lucknow for questioning after the rallies concluded.
The incident highlights the growing tensions over the mosque’s removal, which has drawn criticism from various community groups and political leaders.
No further details about charges or legal proceedings have been released by authorities at this time.
The protests were organized to oppose the government’s demolition of a historic mosque located inside the Saharanpur Collectorate complex.
Rai was taken to a police station in Lucknow for questioning after the rallies concluded.
The incident highlights the growing tensions over the mosque’s removal, which has drawn criticism from various community groups and political leaders.
No further details about charges or legal proceedings have been released by authorities at this time.