Indian authorities challenge Muslims … demolishing a historical mosque on the pretext of expanding a road – ryan

The Indian authorities demolished the historic “Shahi” mosque in the city of God Abad, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which was built 5 centuries ago on the pretext of expanding the public road, which angered Muslims.

The city’s residents documented the moments of demolitions of the bulldozers to a large part of the historic mosque, in the presence of security forces and officials.

A history the rout! pic.twitter.com/isuwunoijy

– Ashok swayn (@ashoswai) JANUARY 15, 2023

The demolition came despite the attempts of the population to resort to the Supreme Court to save the mosque, but their attempts were unsuccessful, as the authorities claim that building the mosque is “illegal.”

What is surprising is that the construction dates back to the sixteenth century, and therefore where the population will attend.

This occurs at a time when India has been witnessing, more than two years ago, broad persecution campaigns and violence against Muslims, behind extremist Hindu militias that follow the racist “Hinduova” doctrine, which is embraced by the ruling “Patriad Jatata” party.

The policy of demolishing historical mosques is not new in India, as the historic “Babri” mosque was subjected to demolition in 1992 by Hindus extremists, and it was established on the ruins of a Hindu temple, which then sparked a wave of violence that left about two thousand dead from both sides.

The continued demolition of mosques led to angry reactions to social platforms.

In Indian State of #UttarpradeshThe Ancient Mosque of #MUUSLIMS Is Being Martyred for the Expansion of Road. Anti-visapaign in #INDIA Has Spread Rapidly. Hindu Extremits have the Blessing of GoVT, are not Wasting any Opportunity to Cause Economic Damage to MUUSLS.

– Arshad Mahmoud, Rashad Mahmoud (@arshadm_88) JANUARY 16, 2023

The journalist, Arshad Mahmoud, pointed out the spread of “a wide and rapid campaign hostile to Islam in India, so that the Hindu extremists, with the blessing of the country’s government, does not waste any opportunity to cause harm to Muslims.”

UNESCO NREDESIN? Bahsi Geçen Mevzu İlam Ve Değerleri Olunca Hepiniz üç Maymunu Oynarsınız. #Uesco

– Fatma güern koçak (@fgulsinkocak) JANUARY 17, 2023

For her part, journalist Fatima Kojak asked about the position of UNESCO to preserve the World Heritage of what is happening in India, accusing international organizations of failing to respond when it comes to Islam and its values.

This can Only League to Sectarian Tensions.This is also has had had in other Towns and Cities Through India. We must find a solution. #Conciliationday This is the Security Beauty in India, SADLY @Powerusaid @Potus @vp Peac, now

– Vincent Coyle (@VincentCoyle1) JANUARY 16, 2023

The human rights activist Vincent Cowell also believes that the demolition of the mosque will lead to more sectarian tensions throughout India, stressing the need to find a solution to the highest power pyramid in India.