Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Dispute: ASI Orders and Legal Battles

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has reignited the debate over the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, declaring it a mosque for the past 700 years. Owaisi expressed optimism that the Supreme Court would reverse the state's High Court ruling designating the site as a temple.

Owaisi asserts that prayers have historically been offered at the mosque, citing the 1935 Dhar State Gazette and the 1904 Act's relinquishment by the Collector. He emphasizes the significance of the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which insists that the religious character of worship sites remain unchanged from August 15, 1947.

The recent High Court decision recognized the complex as a Saraswati temple, drawing parallels with the Babri Masjid case. Owaisi criticized the High Court for dismissing essential legal documents and the ASI's historical clarifications, reiterating the hope for a Supreme Court revision.

(With inputs from agencies.)