VARANASI: In a major flip of occasions, the primary puja was carried out at Varanasi’s disputed Gyanvapi mosque’s ‘Vyas Parivar Tehkhana’ on Thursday, marking an important second within the ongoing authorized battle. Following the Varanasi district courtroom’s ruling, which allowed the Hindu facet to supply prayers on the contested web site, the ambiance was charged with each celebration and anticipation. A priest carried out the pooja round 3 am, adopted by an aarti.
Before the graduation of the puja ceremony, a pivotal assembly was convened by Varanasi’s District Magistrate, S Rajalingam, and Commissioner of Police, Ashok Mutha Jain. The gathering, which lasted for about two hours, came about at a corridor located inside the Kashi Vishwanath Dham premises. During the deliberations, essential choices have been made by the district administration to make sure the seamless implementation of the courtroom’s verdict.
Legal Victory For Hindus
Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, representing the Hindu faction, expressed satisfaction, knowledgeable, “In compliance with the Varanasi court’s order, the State government and district administration have made amendments to the barricading, and daily puja has commenced in ‘Vyas Parivar Tehkhana’.” The Varanasi courtroom’s ruling is being seen as a major win for the Hindu group, reaffirming their proper to worship on the revered web site.
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#WATCH | On the Gyanvapi case, Vishnu Shankar Jain, lawyer of the Hindu facet says,” In compliance of the order of Varanasi court, the State govt and district administration has made amendments to the barricading and daily puja has started in ‘Vyas parivar Tehkhana’.” pic.twitter.com/HMbWcBOGfl
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Vyas Family Legacy Restored
The courtroom’s choice stemmed from a petition filed by Shailendra Kumar Pathak Vyas, looking for redress towards the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee’s management over the mosque. As the maternal grandson of priest Somnath Vyas, Shailendra’s plea carried the burden of familial legacy and custom. The lawsuit underscored the historic significance of the location, the place prayers have been halted in 1993 following the closure of the cellar by authorities.
“The Hindu side is allowed to offer prayers at ‘Vyas Ka Tehkhana’, with the district administration tasked to facilitate arrangements within seven days,” affirmed Jain. This directive ensured the unhindered entry of Hindu worshippers to the sacred area, honouring the non secular heritage of the Vyas household.
Legal Tussle And Challenges
However, the authorized saga is way from over, with challenges looming on the horizon. Akhlaque Ahmad, counsel for the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee, has introduced plans to contest the courtroom’s choice in greater judicial boards, signalling a protracted authorized battle forward.
Simultaneously, the Allahabad High Court’s intervention has added one other layer of complexity to the dispute. A plea difficult the Varanasi courtroom’s refusal to order a survey of the ‘wazukhana’ space inside the mosque advanced has been introduced forth. The petition, filed by Rakhi Singh, underscores the necessity to confirm the spiritual character of the property, emphasizing the significance of a complete survey.
High Court Notice: Dispute Over ‘Wazukhana’ Area Deepens
As the authorized tussle intensifies, the Allahabad High Court has stepped in into the fray, issuing a discover to the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee. The plea, difficult the Varanasi courtroom’s choice, has make clear the intricacies of the dispute, underscoring the complexities surrounding the spiritual identification of the contested property.
