Medha Kulkarni's Photo Standoff Ignites Manchar Dargah-Temple Dispute

• Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni's attempt to place a deity photo at a Manchar dargah led to a tense confrontation with police.
• Deputy Superintendent of Police Amol Mandave snatched the photo from Kulkarni, who also demanded Aadhaar cards from local Muslim families.
• The dispute involves a dargah and a Pandavkalin Barav, with Hindutva groups claiming a temple underneath and Waqf Board encroachment.
• The administration has locked the dargah, and police presence is increased in Manchar due to the sensitive atmosphere.
• Muslim community maintains the dargah's legitimacy, while Hindutva organizations allege it is unauthorized.