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Ujjain Hanuman Statue Removal Stalled; Devotees Demand Written Guarantees
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 04:33 PM
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Authorities plan to move a Hanuman statue in Ujjain, but devotees are insisting on a written guarantee after the archaeology department warned of heritage concerns.
The municipal administration in Ujjain has announced plans to relocate a Hanuman statue that stands near a historic precinct, citing urban development needs. However, the state archaeology department has issued a caution, stating that the statue may be part of the city’s cultural heritage and any removal should be preceded by a thorough assessment.
In response, a group of local devotees approached the authorities demanding a written guarantee that the statue will be reinstated or preserved if it is taken down. They argue that without such assurance, the removal could damage the religious sentiments of the community.
The clash between development objectives and heritage protection has turned the issue into a sensitive matter for both officials and worshippers. Officials have said they will not halt the project, but they are now reviewing the devotees’ request for a formal guarantee before proceeding further.
In response, a group of local devotees approached the authorities demanding a written guarantee that the statue will be reinstated or preserved if it is taken down. They argue that without such assurance, the removal could damage the religious sentiments of the community.
The clash between development objectives and heritage protection has turned the issue into a sensitive matter for both officials and worshippers. Officials have said they will not halt the project, but they are now reviewing the devotees’ request for a formal guarantee before proceeding further.