Unauthorised 25 Yr old Durgah Demolished by Municipal Corporation in Nashik

Outcome of aggressive stance taken by Hindus
Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj detained by the Police

Nashik, Maharashtra – Local pro-Hindu organisations had strongly opposed encroachment in Kathegalli area by building an unauthorised dargah. They warned of staging agitations since the Municipal Corporation did not remove the unauthorised dargah for 25 years. ‘Sakal Hindu Samaj’, a pro-Hindu organisation, appealed to Hindus to unite against the unauthorised dargah. It was decided to gather at 11.00 a.m. on 22.02.2025 at the site for consecrating an idol of Bajrangbali in the presence of Saints and Seers. There was tight security provided by the Police considering the seriousness of the situation and the area looked like a camp. Police closed all the roads for traffic. More than 800 Policemen were deployed at the site where action was to be taken against the unauthorised religious structure. Roads were closed in Dwarka, Mumbai Naka, Wadala Naka, Nashik-Pune highway area on both sides of the roads. The unauthorised construction was removed. Curfew was imposed in the area to prevent law and order problems. Pro-Hindu organisations have demanded construction of Hanuman Mandir in place of unauthorised dargah.

Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj detained by Police

Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj detained by the Police

Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj has been taken into custody by the Police along with demonstrating devout Hindu activists. (Police, taking action against innocent Hindus and Mahant instead of those constructing unauthorised dargah, are anti-Hindus. Such Police should be suspended. – Editor)

Feedback by dignitaries

Mahant Sudhirdas Maharaj, Nashik

The cases of land jihad are happening in Nashik. Pro-Hindu organisations had, time and again, appealed to remove the encroachment which is being removed now after 25 years. The Government should take initiative to solve Hindus’ problems.

MLA Devayani Farande, BJP

Local residents had informed the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) about the encroachment on the land through construction of dargah but no action was taken by NMC for 25 years; therefore, the people were unhappy. It is wrong to put pressure on Hindus in Hindu dominant areas through such encroachments and we shall not let it happen in future.

Bhairav Upasak Tirtha Purohit Mayuresh Dikshit, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik

The communal insolence of fanatics should be stopped. Hindus know that they are safe when united and would be destroyed if divided. Why is there encroachment on lands reserved for public welfare ? Hindus will take to roads if it is not stopped in time. Hindus are capable. Thanks to the administration for taking note of Hindus sentiments and taking necessary action.

Mahant Dr Aniket Shastri Maharaj, Akhil Bharatiya Sant-Samiti, Dharma-Samaj Chief of Maharashtra State

Memoranda were submitted against the unauthorised dargah and follow up was on for 25 years but no action was taken. It is not right to grab Government lands and wage a religious war. There is a Government that follows Chhatrapati Shivaraya’s ideology in Maharashtra; therefore, ‘Jihad’ will not be tolerated. All unauthorised religious structures should be demolished. Temples will be built there to wake up the Government administration; therefore, the administration should take prompt action.