Indian Court Allows Hindu Worship in Contested Varanasi Mosque
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Hindu worshippers have started praying inside the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi following a court order, sparking tensions in India's ongoing Hindu-Muslim conflict. Meanwhile, a 600-year-old mosque in New Delhi was demolished without prior notice, leading to outrage and accusations of desecration. These incidents reflect the growing influence of right-wing Hindu groups and the BJP-led government's efforts to assert Hindu supremacy, raising concerns about discrimination against the country's Muslim minority.
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- Worship of deities inside southern cellar of Gyanvapi mosque begins hours after court orders Times of India
- Hindus can worship in contested mosque, Indian court rules The Guardian
- A Day Before Retiring, Varanasi Judge Hands Over Gyanvapi Masjid Basement to Hindus For Worship The Wire
- Indian court allows Hindus to pray in Varanasi mosque - lawyer Reuters India
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