BSP president Mayawati on Friday urged both the government and the Supreme Court to take cognizance on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.
“The news of the sudden controversy, hearing and then the hasty survey regarding the Shahi Jama Masjid of Sambhal district of UP is in the national discussion and media headlines,” the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president said in a post on X.
“But the government and the honourable Supreme Court must also take cognizance of spoiling the harmony and atmosphere in this way,” the former chief minister said.
A survey of Jama Masjid was conducted earlier on Tuesday on the orders of a court in Sambhal district. It is claimed that this mosque was built by demolishing a temple.
Meanwhile, MP Zia Ur Rehman, addressing media ahead of the Friday prayers, said the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal has belonged to Muslims for hundreds of years and that he would challenge the court orders that allowed a survey at the mosque on Tuesday.
“What happened three days ago is unfortunate because all communities have been living in Sambhal in harmony. But some mischievous elements, who filed the petition, are trying to harm the environment. It is my right to challenge the court orders. What was so hurry to perform the survey in such haste?” said Rehman.
