Archive · 21 May 2025
Chandigarh MC Postpones Demolition of Religious Structures Amid Controversy
The local government in Chandigarh was going to remove some religious buildings that were built without permission.
They planned to start this on Wednesday, but they changed their mind at the last minute.
This decision came after some people complained and raised concerns.
The government had already found many buildings that were built without permission, and they were planning to get rid of some of them.
Now, they are taking a step back to look at the situation again.
Some political groups have different opinions on the matter, with one party previously opposing the move and another seeking to maintain the sanctity of religious places.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) postponed an anti-encroachment drive against unauthorized religious structures.
The demolition drive was set to begin after directives from the Supreme Court and Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The MC had identified 118 unauthorized religious structures and planned to demolish 21 in the first phase.
The postponement followed opposition from the Congress party and public objections.
BJP's stance is that no religious place should be harmed and that the administration has agreed to halt the action.
- Who
- The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC), with an anti-encroachment team constituted.
- What
- Postponement of an anti-encroachment drive against unauthorized religious structures.
- When
- The drive was to begin on Wednesday, but was postponed on Tuesday.
- Where
- Chandigarh, specifically sectors 42 and Attawa initially, with further demolitions planned in Ramdarbar.
- Why
- MC deferred the drive after objections were raised and to examine the issue.
Congress
BJP
Religious Structures Demolition
Congress
Congress opposed the drive.
BJP
BJP demanded that the sanctity of religious places must be maintained, and the administration has agreed to halt the action.
- MC Decision
- Deferred anti-encroachment drive
- Structures Identified
- 118 unauthorized religious structures
- Structures for Demolition
- 21 religious places (20 temples, 1 mosque) in the first phase
- Structures Demolished
- 24 unauthorized structures already
- Drive Start Date (Planned)
- Wednesday