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Ujjain Temples to Raise ₹800 Crore: Congress Opposes, Sanskrit Scholars Support
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ujjain
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 06:01 PM
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Temples in Ujjain are preparing to raise ₹800 crore, a plan met with opposition from Congress leader Bharat Porwal and support from Sanskrit scholars at Vikram University.
The temples of Ujjain are gearing up to raise a substantial sum of ₹800 crore. This ambitious fundraising initiative has sparked debate within the city, with differing opinions emerging from various quarters. Congress leader Bharat Porwal has publicly criticized the plan, even going so far as to threaten legal action against officials involved. In contrast, Sanskrit scholars at Vikram University have expressed their full support for the temple's fundraising endeavor.