Archive · 11 Jun 2025
BJP MP Seeks Survey of Dargah, Citing Historical Claims
A BJP MP in India wants the government to investigate a religious site, a Muslim shrine called a Dargah.
He believes the site was once used by a Hindu guru and has historical importance, including a special well.
The MP wants the government to fix it up and put a statue of the guru there.
The local government, led by the Chief Minister, also opposes celebrating the religious figure associated with the site, and this year's festival was cancelled due to concerns.
BJP MP Anand Gond demanded an ASI survey of Syed Salar Masud Dargah.
Gond claims the Dargah has historical significance and a 'Surya Kund'.
He wants the site restored and a statue of Rishi Balark installed.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath opposes glorifying Salar Masud.
The annual fair at the Dargah was canceled this year.
- Who
- BJP MP Anand Gond and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
- What
- Demand for an ASI survey of the Syed Salar Masud Dargah and restoration of the site.
- When
- The demand was made on Wednesday, following a speech on Tuesday.
- Where
- Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To preserve historical sites and figures, and to stop glorifying the foreign invader, according to the MP and CM.
Pro-Hindu Nationalist Perspective
Pro-Muslim Perspective
Historical Claims and Site Ownership
Pro-Hindu Nationalist Perspective
The current site should be re-evaluated to remove the presence of Salar Masud.
Pro-Muslim Perspective
The site is a place of worship and should be celebrated.
- Location
- Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
- Political Party
- BJP
- MP's Demand
- ASI Survey
- Existing Site
- Syed Salar Masud Dargah
- Historical Figure
- Maharaja Suheldev
- Chief Minister
- Yogi Adityanath
