Kanpur's female mayor reopens 3 temples in muslim-majority area

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) – Kanpur’s mayor, Pramila Pandey, recently discovered Hindu temples in muslim- majority areas that had been closed for several years. The administration revealed that she identified five such temples, with over 100 closed temples reported across the city. On 6.1.2025, mayor Pandey reopened three Shiva temples located in the Hiramanpurwa area, a muslim-majority locality. The Police accompanied her during the process.

These temples had been shut for decades, were in a dilapidated state, and their idols were found damaged, with Shivlings missing. Mayor Pandey declared that these temples would be cleaned and secured. She also confirmed that legal action would be taken against encroachers.

🛕✨ Kanpur Mayor Pramila Pandey: A bold step forward!

The female mayor of Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, re-opened 3 more temples 🙏 in Mu$l!m-majority areas despite opposition from religious leaders.

💪🧡 Let this serve as an inspiration for all leaders to protect and re-open temples… https://t.co/u3dgE2XgMK pic.twitter.com/Q9au5XDw5b

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) January 6, 2025

Opposition from muslim clerics to the mayor’s drive

Previously, muslim clerics had requested the Police Commissioner to halt the mayor’s campaign to identify temples in muslim-majority areas. Addressing this, mayor Pramila Pandey stated, “All my actions are strictly within the framework of the law.”

Editorial Perspective

Kanpur’s mayor Pramila Pandey sets an example for all administrators—temples in muslim-majority areas that are closed must be reopened and secured.