Bhojshala Row: Muslims Allege Namaz Barred Despite Supreme Court Order

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Moneycontrol•24-01-2026, 21:07
Bhojshala Row: Muslims Allege Namaz Barred Despite Supreme Court Order
- •Muslim leader alleges community was not allowed to offer namaz at their rightful place inside the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, despite a Supreme Court order.
- •The district administration denied the allegation, stating they followed the apex court's order, allowing Hindus Saraswati puja and Muslims namaz at a separate location.
- •Abdul Samad of Kamal Maula Welfare Society claims the allocated namaz spot is a Waqf graveyard, not the 'four walls' area they consider their mosque.
- •The community plans to file a contempt petition, alleging they were 'cheated' despite cooperating with the administration.
- •Dhar Collector Priyank Mishra stated the administration relied on ASI records, which identified the namaz spot as part of the protected monument.
Why It Matters: Muslims allege namaz restrictions at Bhojshala despite Supreme Court order; administration denies claims.
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