New Delhi: Condemning the growing trend of communal polarisation across the country by people “looking for temples under every mosque”, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said immediate intervention is needed in disputes involving places of worship.
Referring to recent disputes involving places of worship, Chaturvedi highlighted the dangers of polarizing the country over temple-mosque issues and called for immediate intervention to prevent further unrest.
Speaking to IANS, she remarked, "Are we going to keep looking for temples under every mosque and create chaos in the country? This is an attempt to polarise the nation further. It is crucial to put an end to such actions immediately."
She referenced RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s earlier statement, urging people to stop searching for temples beneath mosques, and reminded everyone of the Supreme Court’s directive after the Ram Mandir verdict.
Chaturvedi expressed concerns over the increasing misuse of the Places of Worship Act in various district courts, leading to violence and loss of life.
Citing the recent violence in Sambhal that claimed over four lives, she warned that such disputes could spread to places like Ajmer, Nizamuddin, and Haji Ali, exacerbating communal tensions as the same issues arose regarding Ajmer Sharif dargah in Rajasthan.
She also criticised the Uttar Pradesh government for failing to maintain law and order in Sambhal during the recent unrest.
Emphasising the responsibility of the ruling party to prevent violence and ensure peace she remarked, "The loss of lives and property in Sambhal clearly shows the UP government’s failure. Either they were incapable of controlling the situation, or they allowed it to escalate for political gains."
She called it “unfortunate” that Opposition leaders like Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Congress members were prevented from visiting Sambhal to interact with affected communities and promote peace.