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Former CM Uma Bharti urges CM Mohan Yadav to heed public sentiment on Ujjain Hanuman temple
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 11:01 PM
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After meeting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, former chief minister Uma Bharti appealed for respect of public feelings regarding the standing Hanuman temple in Ujjain, questioning why a mosque can be saved but not a temple.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met former chief minister Uma Bharti in a recent discussion concerning a longstanding religious dispute. The meeting focused on the standing Hanuman temple in Ujjain, a site that has drawn public attention and demands for preservation.
Bharti expressed confidence that the state government would consider the sentiments of local residents while addressing the temple issue. She highlighted the perceived inconsistency in handling religious structures, noting that authorities have previously intervened to protect a mosque but have not extended the same effort to the temple.
The former chief minister’s remarks underscore the political sensitivity surrounding heritage sites in the state. Yadav did not provide a detailed response at the time, but indicated that the government would review the matter in line with legal and community considerations.
Stakeholders from both religious communities are watching the developments closely, as any decision could set a precedent for future heritage and communal harmony debates in Madhya Pradesh.
Bharti expressed confidence that the state government would consider the sentiments of local residents while addressing the temple issue. She highlighted the perceived inconsistency in handling religious structures, noting that authorities have previously intervened to protect a mosque but have not extended the same effort to the temple.
The former chief minister’s remarks underscore the political sensitivity surrounding heritage sites in the state. Yadav did not provide a detailed response at the time, but indicated that the government would review the matter in line with legal and community considerations.
Stakeholders from both religious communities are watching the developments closely, as any decision could set a precedent for future heritage and communal harmony debates in Madhya Pradesh.