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Jain Community Demands Restoration After Mumbai Temple Demolition

The BMC's demolition of a decades-old Jain temple has led to nationwide protests, allegations of undue influence, and calls for accountability and reconstruction.

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Overview

  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished a Jain temple in Vile Parle on April 16, claiming it was unauthorized and built on land reserved for a recreational ground.
  • The temple trust alleges that the demolition was rushed, ignoring an oral stay granted by a civil court while awaiting a High Court appeal, though the BMC asserts the appeal was rejected.
  • Community leaders have accused a local businessman of influencing the demolition to redevelop the site for a hotel, a claim the BMC has not addressed publicly.
  • Nationwide Jain organizations have formed a seven-member committee demanding the temple's reconstruction at the same site, suspension of the ward officer responsible, and intervention by Maharashtra's chief minister.
  • A large rally is planned for April 19, with participants calling for accountability and warning of broader protests if their demands are not met.