Ujjain KD Gate Road Widening: Mosque Portions Removed Amid Protest, Further Action Put On Hold
UJJAIN (Madhya Pradesh): As part of the Nikas Chauraha-Bada Pull road widening project, work to remove a portion of a religious site beyond KD Gate began on Tuesday. A large police contingent was deployed alongside the Municipal Corporation team during the operation. Additional municipal commissioner (Simhastha) Santosh Tagore said the religious site fell within the area earmarked for road…
Ujjain has initiated the removal of portions of two mosques, Madina Masjid and Jamiatul Quraish Qassaban Masjid, as part of the widening project for the Nikas Chauraha-Bada Pull road. The demolition work commenced on Tuesday with the help of a large police force and municipal officials. The areas of the mosques deemed necessary for the road widening were removed under mutual coordination.
However, the removal sparked protests from the Muslim community, leading to heated exchanges with the police. Members of the mosque committee, who claim the mosques are around 100 to 150 years old, have requested that around 2 to 3 feet of the mosque structure be spared. The administration has temporarily halted further action pending a meeting with the community to discuss their concerns. The KD Gate Road widening is expected to continue as part of Simhastha 2028 preparations.
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