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Jain Community Protests BMC’s Demolition of 90-Year-Old Temple in Vile Parle

Mass rallies demand temple reconstruction, suspension of ward officer, and accountability for alleged procedural violations.

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Overview

  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished a 90-year-old Jain temple in Vile Parle on April 16, citing its location on land reserved for a recreational ground.
  • The Jain community has united nationwide, holding mass protests, including a large 'Ahimsa' rally, demanding the temple's reconstruction at its original site.
  • Allegations have surfaced that the demolition was rushed despite an oral stay from a civil court, with claims that sacred items were mishandled during the process.
  • Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha and MLA Parag Alavani have assured the temple will be rebuilt within ten days, while opposition parties question the BMC's adherence to secular principles.
  • The temple trust accuses the demolition of being influenced by a local businessman seeking to develop a hotel on the site, further fueling public outrage.