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Ujjain Mosque Demolition Sparks Protests Despite Court Approval and Community Agreement
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News18•28-09-2026, 20:11
Ujjain Mosque Demolition Sparks Protests Despite Court Approval and Community Agreement
- •A portion of Ujjain's historic Shahi Masjid was demolished for a road-widening project ahead of Simhasta 2028.
- •Protests erupted in Ujjain following the demolition, despite the mosque committee's prior consent.
- •Police were deployed and arrests were made in response to the unrest.
- •The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the demolition, citing community consultations as a basis for its decision.
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A portion of the historic Shahi Masjid is being removed for a road-widening project from Kanthal Chowk to Gopal Mandir ahead of the Simhastha 2028 preparations.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the demolition and dismissed petitions against it, stating that the road-widening project is legally conducted and noting community consultations.
Protests and stone-pelting erupted near Tanki Chowk and the city Kazi's residence, prompting law enforcement to deploy over 2,000 police personnel, use tear gas shells, conduct a lathi charge, and make multiple arrests.
