Hurry, decisively: Hindu editorial on attempts to change nature of places of worship

It is a matter of great concern that the laws are being used to incite religious controversies to give legitimacy to a communal attack on the secular character of the country. Obviously excited by the Supreme Court’s decision Handing over a disputed site in Ayodhya to Hindu claimantsThere are determined and malicious attempts by communal elements to capture the sites in Varanasi and Mathura. Gyanvapi Mosque And Shahi Idgah Mosque are located. With the active encouragement of politically affiliated religious groups, the idea that Hindu temples have been demolished to create major places of worship among Muslims is gaining momentum among sections of Indian society. This was enacted by Parliament to prevent such attempts to change the character of places of worship in the name of rectifying alleged historical wrongs. The Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, It sought to stabilize the status of places of worship on August 15, 1947, so that the existing litigation and proceedings would come to an end and new claims would not be entertained. Yet, in blatant violation of the law, courts are repeatedly allowing proceedings to be initiated. In Gyanvapi, not only has a civil judge considered a suit, but has also Commission order for videography of mosque To ascertain his religious character. The Supreme Court is not that strong. Instead of putting an immediate ban on such action in order to generate public opinion in favor of converting such sites into temples, it only Ordered some primary measures to protect Muslim worshipers and their place of worship.

, anyone familiar with the history of Ayodhya disputebecause of which Babri Masjid demolition, riots and bombings, understand that all such attempts to change the character of places of worship are aimed at using religion for political purposes and marginalizing minorities. Nevertheless, even the Supreme Court feels that there is some inexplicable need to pass procedural aspects of civil law in such litigation. it is Gyanvapi case transferred to District Judge and to give priority to the petition for dismissal – which would include the question of whether the suit is prohibited by the Places of Worship Act. As long as an application is also pending somewhere, the insurgent groups will continue to attack the minority places of worship. In Mathura, the District Court has overturned a lower court order and ruled that the Act would not prevent a trial aimed at demolition of a mosque named after the birthplace of Lord Krishna. The political climate is conducive to such efforts, whose supporters would expect the support of the state. It is up to the courts to act quickly and take decisive action to uphold the spirit of the Place of Worship Act and maintain communal peace.