Protests erupted across several cities in India on Friday against the controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed made by suspended BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Jindal, with the agitators demanding their arrest.
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS): Protests erupted across several parts of the nation on Friday against the Prophet row, with the agitators demanding action and arrest of the suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and her former party colleague Naveen Jindal. The said leaders had allegedly made controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammed. Protests were witnessed in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Ranchi, Ahmedabad, Navi Mumbai, Ludhiana, Hyderabad and Jammu & Kashmir. The protest turned violent in Prayagraj and police had to take action against many people. However the situation is under control. In Delhi, shops were partially closed in some minority areas as massive police deployment was enforced to avoid untoward situation. A massive protest broke out at Jama Masjid in the national capital. “People had gathered in large numbers for just 15-20 minutes after which the crowd dispersed. The situation is now under control,” a senior Delhi Police official said. The people of the minorit
Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari seeks PM Modi s help in repair of Jama Masjid
Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari seeks PM Modi s help in repair of Jama Masjid
In a letter to PM Modi, Bukhari said the internationally renowned mosque is in dire need of care and pointed out that its repairs have been carried out from time to time by the ASI since 1956 as a special case.
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Jama Masjid in Delhi (File photo)
The Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari, Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to carry out repair works at the historic mosque.