Amid bulldozer action on Saharanpur mosque, Mayawati demanded the Uttar Pradesh government to stop the demolition. He raised questions on hastily declaring religious places illegal and punishing the families of the accused by demolishing their houses.
Saharanpur: Amidst the bulldozer action against the alleged illegal mosque in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, BSP supremo Mayawati has demanded the state government to stop the hasty demolition of religious places by declaring them illegal. He also raised questions on actions like demolishing the houses of the accused and giving collective punishment to the family.
Mayawati demands UP government to stop the action
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo and former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Mayawati has targeted the state government over the ongoing demolition action against the alleged illegal mosque located in the Collectorate complex in Saharanpur.
Mayawati said on social media platform He demanded the government to immediately stop such actions and adopt other methods to resolve disputes.
He says that in such cases the rule of law should be maintained and it is necessary to follow constitutional and legal procedures in any decision regarding religious places.
'Disputes should be resolved through other means'
Referring to the mosque of Saharanpur, Mayawati said that the campaign to declare religious places illegal in Uttar Pradesh and demolish them should be stopped.
According to him, the government should avoid creating confrontational situations in such cases and seek resolution of disputes through other legal and administrative measures.
The BSP chief did not limit the issue to Saharanpur only, but expressed his concern over such matters related to religious places across Uttar Pradesh.
He urged the government to take such steps in sensitive matters so that social harmony and law and order are not affected.
Mayawati's emphasis on security of religious places
Mayawati said that the responsibility of a constitutional and secular government is to ensure equal respect and protection of people of all religions and their religious places.
Describing mosques as important religious places for worship and collective prayers in Islam, he said that all religious places should be treated with respect as per Indian tradition.
He argues that disputes related to religious places need to be handled sensitively. Mayawati also linked it to broader public interest and social harmony.
Question also on the action of demolishing the houses of the accused
Mayawati also expressed concern over cases in which houses of an accused or accused are demolished during action against them.
He said that it is not appropriate to demolish a person's house just because he is accused of it, without completing the proper legal process. He says that such action can have an adverse impact on other family members of the accused as well.
The BSP chief demanded the government to properly follow the laws and rules. He also said that the judiciary should pay proper attention to such cases.
His comments have come at a time when political and social debate is intensifying regarding administrative action against the mosque in Saharanpur.
Why was the action taken against the mosque in Saharanpur?
There was a long-running dispute between the administration and the concerned parties regarding the mosque located in the Saharanpur Collectorate complex.
According to available information, the City Magistrate's Court had declared the mosque illegal in July and ordered its removal. The order mentioned issues related to alleged encroachment on government land and its use. The court had also ordered compensation of about Rs 6.41 crore in the case.
An appeal was filed by the concerned party against this order. Later the District Judge's court also upheld the City Magistrate's order. After this, the administration started action to remove the mosque.
It is important to clarify here that the information related to declaration of the mosque as illegal and demolition is in the context of the administration and the court order, whereas Mayawati and other concerned parties have a different view regarding this action.
Administration said- action after court order
According to Saharanpur DIG Abhishek Singh, the administration has followed the legal procedure in this matter.
According to the DIG, after investigation in the City Magistrate's court, the structure in question was found to be built illegally on government land. After this, an order was issued by the court and the appeal filed against him was also rejected.
The administration says that only after this the demolition process was started.
The officials also stressed that the action was being taken as per the law and court orders. In view of the sensitive situation, security arrangements were also strengthened in the area.
Heavy security arrangements in Saharanpur
In view of the action of removing the mosque, additional security forces have been deployed in Saharanpur. According to the DIG, additional PAC and RAF companies have been deployed in sensitive and hotspot areas.
The objective of administration is to control any possible tension or law and order situation.
It has also been said that the officials will keep an eye on social media. Its objective is said to be to stop the spread of rumors and misleading information.
Mayawati's appeal on social media
In her statement, Mayawati along with demanding the government to stop such actions, also appealed to the people to maintain a cordial atmosphere.
He said that it is important to avoid confrontation in sensitive religious matters. He also stressed the need for action as per law and judicial monitoring.
His statement is also important in the context of political differences between the BJP government and the BSP, as the Saharanpur action has given rise to new political debates over religious places, administrative rights and legal process.
Court orders and political reaction face to face
In the Saharanpur case, on the one hand, the administration says that action against the mosque has been taken following the orders of the court. On the other hand, Mayawati has raised questions on the method of the government and demanded to stop the demolition.
The main issue in this dispute is the validity of the religious place, claims related to government land, judicial orders and the process of action.
Mayawati has urged the government to avoid haste in such matters and find alternative solutions. The administration says that action was taken only after the related judicial process and appeal process was completed.
Emphasis on law and order and social harmony
In a sensitive case like Saharanpur, the administration faces the challenge of maintaining law and order along with demolition action. For this reason, deployment of security forces and monitoring of social media activities has been increased.
In her statement, Mayawati has also appealed to the people to maintain a cordial environment.
At present, both administrative action and political protest are going on in the Saharanpur mosque dispute. Further steps taken by the courts and administration in this matter will be important. It will also be seen in which direction the political and social reaction to the controversy moves.