Uttar Pradesh CM, Yogi Adityanath, calls Gyanvapi mosque an embodiment of Lord Vishwanath, sparking legal dispute controversy.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has labeled the Gyanvapi mosque as "unfortunate," asserting it is an embodiment of Lord Vishwanath rather than a Muslim place of worship. His comments come amid a legal dispute where Hindus claim the mosque stands on a former temple site, which Muslims contest. The Samajwadi Party criticized his stance for potentially inciting division, while BJP representatives supported his views, emphasizing national unity.

September 14, 2024
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