Jain Temple Demolished in Mumbai: BMC Razes 90-Year-Old Shrine in Vile Parle, Sparking Nationwide Protests Over Alleged Disrespect of Idols (See Pics)
A 90-year-old Jain temple in Vile Parle was demolished by BMC, triggering nationwide protests. Devotees allege idol disrespect and violation of a court stay. Visuals from the site have gone viral.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday demolished a 90-year-old Jain temple in Vile Parle (East), triggering widespread protests from the Jain community across India. The temple, located inside the Neminath Cooperative Housing Society, was reportedly built on land reserved for a recreational ground. While BMC claimed it had issued several notices before the demolition, the temple’s managing committee alleged that civic officials ignored an oral stay order granted by a civil court, which was meant to give them time to appeal in the High Court. The demolition was carried out amid tight police security, with devotees alleging they were forcefully evicted and that religious texts and idols were disrespected during the operation. Protests broke out in several cities following the incident, with Jain groups demanding accountability and action against those responsible. ‘Aren’t You Ashamed?’: Woman Confronts Elderly Man for Secretly Taking Pictures of Her Legs Outside Jain Temple in Rajasthan’s Mount Abu, Video Goes Viral.
BMC Demolishes 90-Year-Old Shrine in Vile Parle, Sparking Nationwide Protests
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