Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Banke Bihari Temple Corridor Protest Temporarily Suspended
Imagine a new path (corridor) being planned near a famous temple.
Some people who live nearby and help run the temple are worried about it.
They think it might make it harder for them to do their jobs and keep old traditions alive.
They also worry they might have to move.
They talked to a local politician, Hema Malini, who promised to tell the Chief Minister about their concerns.
The politician said the new path is important because many people visit the temple, and they need more space.
The people agreed to pause their protest while the politician works on a solution.
They also want the government to stop its plan to create a trust to manage the temple.
Women from the Banke Bihari temple's sevayat community suspended their protest against the proposed temple corridor.
The protest was suspended after Mathura MP Hema Malini assured them their concerns would be conveyed to the Chief Minister.
Protesters fear displacement and disruptions to temple traditions due to the corridor project.
Hema Malini acknowledged communication gaps and assured that no one will be forced to move outside Vrindavan.
The women also demanded the withdrawal of an ordinance for forming a trust to manage the temple.
- Who
- Women from the Banke Bihari temple’s sevayat community and Mathura MP Hema Malini.
- What
- Protests against the proposed temple corridor were temporarily suspended.
- When
- The decision to suspend the protest was made recently.
- Where
- Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan, Mathura.
- Why
- Due to concerns about displacement, temple traditions, and the temple management, and after Hema Malini's assurance to address their issues.
Temple Sevayats
Government
Corridor's Impact
Temple Sevayats
Fear displacement and difficulties in performing rituals due to the corridor.
Government
The government believes the corridor is necessary for managing increasing pilgrims.
Temple Management
Temple Sevayats
Oppose the formation of a trust for temple management.
Government
The government plans to establish a trust for temple management.
- Temple
- Banke Bihari
- Location
- Vrindavan, Mathura
- Protestors
- Sevayats of Banke Bihari temple
- MP
- Hema Malini
- Issue
- Temple corridor and trust management
- Result
- Protest suspended temporarily