Tumakuru Municipal in Karnataka to demolish a temple to build commercial complex

Strong resistance from the public

Tumakuru (Karnataka) – The Tumakuru Municipal has planned to demolish Shri Siddhivinayak temple here and build a large shopping complex (mall) on the site. The plan, which was scrapped during the BJP Government, has been taken up again after the Congress came to power.

Tumkur City Corporation in Karnataka plans to demolish Sri Siddhivinayak Temple and build a large commercial complex!

Protest by devout Hindus

Would the Corporation have made similar plans if there was a Ma$jid in this place ?

What else can happen in Congress ruled state ?… pic.twitter.com/MsuYGg8JTQ

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1. MLAs, political leaders and pro-Hindu organisations have strongly opposed this decision of the municipal and have demanded that the plan be scrapped. In this regard, pro-Hindu activists under the leadership of MLA Jyoti Ganesh have given a statement to the District authorities.

MLA Jyoti Ganesh and devout Hindus while submitting a statement to District Collector

2. Tumakuru Municipal and ‘Agricultural Produce Market Committee’ (APMC) came forward to implement this plan 2 years ago. The public expressed strong opposition when an attempt was made to demolish Shri Siddhivinayak temple. The plan was scrapped subsequently.

Editorial Perspective

If there stood a mosque in place of a temple, would the Tumakuru Municipal have taken a similar decision ? What else can be expected in a State governed by Congress ?