📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Md iet
Religion
Partial demolition of mosque in Ujjain sparks tension ahead of Hindu pilgrimage
✍️ Al Jazeera
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 02:32 AM
👁 7
A mosque in Ujjain was partially demolished to make way for a Hindu pilgrimage, prompting unrest in the city.
Local authorities in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, have cleared part of a mosque to accommodate a large Hindu pilgrimage expected later this week. The demolition, carried out early on Monday, involved the removal of a section of the building's outer wall to create space for temporary facilities for pilgrims.
The move has triggered tension among residents and worshippers, with several groups gathering outside the site to voice their concerns. Police were deployed to maintain order and prevent any escalation of the situation.
Officials said the demolition was limited to a non-structural portion of the mosque and was necessary to ensure the safety of the expected influx of devotees. However, community leaders have called for dialogue and a review of the decision, urging respect for all places of worship.
The move has triggered tension among residents and worshippers, with several groups gathering outside the site to voice their concerns. Police were deployed to maintain order and prevent any escalation of the situation.
Officials said the demolition was limited to a non-structural portion of the mosque and was necessary to ensure the safety of the expected influx of devotees. However, community leaders have called for dialogue and a review of the decision, urging respect for all places of worship.