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BMC Pledges Rebuilding of Demolished Jain Temple After Protests

Following mass demonstrations, the civic body transferred a key official, cleared the site for rituals, and committed to reconstructing the historic structure.

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Overview

  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished a 90-year-old Jain temple in Vile Parle on April 16, citing zoning violations on land reserved for a recreational ground.
  • Massive protests by the Jain community erupted, with thousands demanding the temple’s restoration and accountability for the demolition.
  • In response to the backlash, the BMC transferred assistant municipal commissioner Navnath Ghadge and cleared the site of debris to allow religious rituals to resume.
  • The BMC has committed to rebuilding the temple at its original location, addressing the community’s demands for restoration.
  • Allegations of undue influence by a local hotelier and political criticism have intensified scrutiny of the demolition and its broader implications for minority rights and urban planning.