Agra: The holy city of, with about 80% population of Hindus Mathura has become a frequently repeated theme for BJP This time before the elections in UP, amid renewed calls for construction Dark woman Janmabhoomi Temple.
In and around “Krishna Circuit of Mathura” VrindavanAll BJP leaders, big and small, have been saying that after the “success in Ayodhya and Kashi”, the time has come for a grand temple in Mathura.
Of course, no one opposes this on the ground. While there is some concern among minorities in the region that the “polarization issue” will only help the BJP, many in the community told TOI that they “have no problem” if peace is not compromised.
Mohd Riazuddin Raju, 45, president of Sankalp Welfare Society, an NGO said that though the issue is “all over”, the people of Mathura know how there is “priceless communal harmony”.
Most of the people of this religious city believe that the issue of Krishna temple is political. But at the same time he believes that if the temple is built, the city could see unprecedented economic growth on the lines of Ayodhya, where the construction of a Ram temple has now become a means of economic revival for the city.
Manish Jindal, 33, who runs a brick kiln business, admitted that recent statements by senior BJP leaders have raised hopes for the temple. “We know that politics is being done on this emotional issue, but the BJP fulfilled its promise of Ram temple in Ayodhya. A Krishna temple could be a reality and revitalize this city, which is dying a slow death… The area could be even more attractive as a pilgrimage site. ,
Manish Choudhary, 28, who owns a chain of shops, said, “Of course we want a Krishna temple. But it should be without violence and bloodshed. Communal tension is not good for any city.”
Tushar Aggarwal, 40, a businessman from Mathura city, had a somewhat different view, “We have been here for many years but except politicians, no one has talked about a separate temple. Many of us still have the Krishna temple we have.” happy with.”
BJP MP from Mathura Hema Malini told Times of India, “A Krishna temple is already here, but the disputed issue of Idgah and Janmabhoomi should be resolved with everyone on board keeping in mind the sentiments of crores of Hindus. No one wants the peace of the city to be disturbed.”
In and around “Krishna Circuit of Mathura” VrindavanAll BJP leaders, big and small, have been saying that after the “success in Ayodhya and Kashi”, the time has come for a grand temple in Mathura.
Of course, no one opposes this on the ground. While there is some concern among minorities in the region that the “polarization issue” will only help the BJP, many in the community told TOI that they “have no problem” if peace is not compromised.
Mohd Riazuddin Raju, 45, president of Sankalp Welfare Society, an NGO said that though the issue is “all over”, the people of Mathura know how there is “priceless communal harmony”.
Most of the people of this religious city believe that the issue of Krishna temple is political. But at the same time he believes that if the temple is built, the city could see unprecedented economic growth on the lines of Ayodhya, where the construction of a Ram temple has now become a means of economic revival for the city.
Manish Jindal, 33, who runs a brick kiln business, admitted that recent statements by senior BJP leaders have raised hopes for the temple. “We know that politics is being done on this emotional issue, but the BJP fulfilled its promise of Ram temple in Ayodhya. A Krishna temple could be a reality and revitalize this city, which is dying a slow death… The area could be even more attractive as a pilgrimage site. ,
Manish Choudhary, 28, who owns a chain of shops, said, “Of course we want a Krishna temple. But it should be without violence and bloodshed. Communal tension is not good for any city.”
Tushar Aggarwal, 40, a businessman from Mathura city, had a somewhat different view, “We have been here for many years but except politicians, no one has talked about a separate temple. Many of us still have the Krishna temple we have.” happy with.”
BJP MP from Mathura Hema Malini told Times of India, “A Krishna temple is already here, but the disputed issue of Idgah and Janmabhoomi should be resolved with everyone on board keeping in mind the sentiments of crores of Hindus. No one wants the peace of the city to be disturbed.”
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