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- 1Muslims protest demolition of centuries-old mosque in Ujjain●Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is
Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a mosque they say is more than 600 years old. The BJP-led state government says the demolition is needed to widen roads ahead of a Hindu pilgrimage expected in 2028. Protesters argue the mosque is a protected heritage site, and the move has drawn criticism from community leaders and rights groups.
- 2Congress to hold self-respect meeting over Haldwani purification ritual▼Congress to hold self-respect meeting over Haldwani ‘purification’ ritual
India's Congress party is set to hold a 'self-respect' meeting in response to a 'purification' ritual reported in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The event, as reported by The Hindu, indicates the party is publicly protesting the ritual, which is understood to carry caste-based or communal connotations. Details about who conducted the ritual and what exactly took place have not been disclosed in the available reporting.