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Waris Pathan's 'Madrasas Demolished' Claim Ignites Ujjain Tensions Amid Mosque Row
- •Waris Pathan, a leader of Asuddin Ovesi, sparked controversy with claims that "Madrasas are being demolished and erased."
- •The comments come amidst rising tensions in Ujjain following the demolition of a mosque for a road widening project.
- •Clashes have escalated in the area, raising concerns about communal harmony.
- •Pathan's statements have further fueled the contentious situation in Ujjain.
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A portion of the historic Shahi Masjid was demolished as part of a road-widening project to improve traffic arrangements ahead of Simhastha 2028. The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld the action, citing community consultations and an agreement between the district administration and the mosque committee.
The demolition led to violent protests, including stone-pelting at a city Kazi's residence and towards police personnel. Law enforcement deployed over 2,000 personnel, used lathi charges, and fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd, eventually detaining several individuals and filing FIRs.
Waris Pathan, a leader associated with Asaduddin Owaisi, sparked controversy by claiming that madrasas were being demolished and erased, which added to the rising tensions following the mosque demolition and subsequent clashes in Ujjain.
