The Muslims have faced yet another legal setback during the proceedings regarding a mosque dispute in Uttar Pradesh.
Among the claims asserted by right-wing Hindu groups over mosques, the Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has also been subject to Hindu claims.
The Muslim party faced setbacks from the court of ADJ I when both the Court of Additional District Sessions and the Court of First Instance have dismissed the Muslim side’s appeal.
The Hindu party’s case was considered non-maintainable by the Muslim party and consequently, the case will be sent back to the lower court for further proceedings.
Shishir Chaturvedi, spokesperson for the Hindu Mahasabha, expressed satisfaction, viewing the ruling on Laxman Tila as a significant victory for Hindus.
Chaturvedi, the national spokesperson for the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, emphasized Lucknow’s status as Lakshman Nagari, home to the ancient Sanatan heritage site of Lakshman Tila.
He alleged that Muslims had converted it into a mosque, displacing Hindus and denying them their right to worship, while also claiming that Hindus were deprived of their temple. Nripendra Pandey initiated legal action on this matter.
Chaturvedi also highlighted ongoing efforts to reclaim other Sanatani heritage sites, such as Mathura, Kashi, Laxman Tila, Taj Mahal, and Qutub Minar, following the Ayodhya verdict.
The Teele Wali Masjid sees a large number of Muslims gathering for Friday prayers, hinting that the mosque-temple dispute may continue in the future.