In the aftermath of the Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha celebrations in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road, Mumbai, there have been reports of violent attacks and demolition drives targeting Muslim properties. Authorities in Maharashtra razed 17 illegal structures after clashes between Hindu nationalists and Muslims. The incidents have sparked communal tensions in the area.
Celebrations of a new Hindu temple, built on a contentious site where a centuries-old mosque once stood, turned into large-scale violent attacks by Hindutva groups targeting Muslims and Muslim-owned businesses in Mumbai, India. In 1992, a Hindutva mob destroyed the Babri Masjid… https://t.co/p40FM1D6nf
On the eve of our Republic day, the aftermath of the Ram temple inauguration. Hindu nationalists with saffron flags while targeting Muslims “If you want to stay in India, you will have to chant, Jai Shri Ram” https://t.co/0OioeajAt1
NEW: Muslim shopfronts torn down in Mumbai after religious clashes https://t.co/GBR5EUIg88
Authorities in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ruled Maharashtra continue with what Amnesty India has called the punitive demolition of Muslim properties in Mira Road, Mumbai days after the participants of a Hindu Rally instigated communal violence in the area. https://t.co/qhYWbWyTF7
Mob attacks vehicles with 'Jai Shri Ram' flags, authorities carry out demolition drive, razing 17 illegal structures in Mira Road's Naya Nagar. https://t.co/J0AK8mANGa
#WATCH | Mumbai: Illegal structures and encroachments razed by bulldozers in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road where Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha celebrations were stone pelted: Maharashtra Government (Morning visuals) https://t.co/F7plB9cPgF