Muslims rally in Ujjain against demolition of centuries-old mosque for road project
Hundreds of Muslims assembled in Ujjain to oppose the partial demolition of a mosque they say dates back more than six centuries, which the state government argues is required to widen roads for the 2028 pilgrimage.
Why it matters
The dispute pits heritage preservation against infrastructure expansion, risking communal tension in a densely populated region.
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