The National President of Hindu Sena, Vishnu Gupta, has formally written to the Director General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), urging a detailed survey of the Jama Masjid in Delhi.
He alleges that the mosque was constructed on the remains of temples from Jodhpur and Udaipur, reportedly destroyed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
In his letter, Gupta claims that idols of Hindu deities were used in the construction of the mosque, with some allegedly buried beneath its stairs to insult Hindu religious sentiments.
Gupta emphasized the need for an ASI investigation, asserting that historical evidence points to Aurangzeb’s actions being intended to demean Hindus.
He argued that the survey could uncover remnants of temples that might have once existed at the site.
He further requested that any remains found during the survey be preserved and the findings made public to provide clarity about the mosque’s history.
The ASI has yet to respond to the request.