Why petition against Bodh Gaya Temple Act cites Hindu rituals, Buddhist rights
A group of petitions against the Bodh Gaya Temple Act has been turned over to the Supreme Court until October, after the court rules on the Sabarimala Temple case. The challenge argues the law dilutes Buddhist rights to manage the Mahabodhi Temple. Currently, both Hindus and Buddhists are part of the temple's management. The petition seeks to alter the Act so that Buddhists would have full control over the site, and that it would be designated as nationally significant.
The petition also seeks the removal of alleged encroachments and separate land for Hindu worship at the site.
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