21 temples to be demolished, an anti-encroachment initiative: Chandigarh Administration

21 temples to be demolished, an anti-encroachment initiative: Chandigarh Administration (representative image)

The decision has sparked widespread criticism, particularly over the demolition of a temple in Attawa village

Temple in Attawa village among 21 temples to be demolished, an anti-encroachment initiative: Chandigarh Administration, latest news:

The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has announced plans to demolish 21 religious sites in the city that are built on government land, according to an official order reported by English Jagran.

According to the report, in an official order, Chandigarh Municipal Commissioner Amit Kumar has constituted an anti-encroachment team to carry out the demolition of the temples.

The decision has sparked widespread criticism, particularly over the demolition of a temple in Attawa village. According to the report, this temple predates the establishment of the municipal corporation.
"This is the only temple in Attawa village. If it is demolished, where will people go for the blessings of the Goddess and to offer their prayers? This is not just a building, but a religious site deeply connected to the faith and emotions of the people,” Senior Deputy Mayor Jasbir Singh Bunty is quoted as saying.

He urged the administration to consider alternative solutions to avoid demolishing the temple.

Locals have also voiced strong opposition to the demolition order, demanding that the temple be preserved.

A list of the temples to be demoslidhed as shared in the report:
1.   -Mandir-type small structure, V-3 service lane, Sector 38/42, Sector 42 side near Gurudwara
2.   -Mandir on phirni road berm near JK Hotel Attawa
3.   -Mandir near House No.3567, Sector 56
4.   -Prachin Shiv Mandir near H.No.2100, Phase-2 Ram Darbar
5.   -Temple near shop No. 54, Sector 34
6.   -Om Sai Nath Mandir, back side market, Sector 37/D
7.   -Shani Dev Mandir in front of the coal depot, Sector 37/D
8.   -Temple in front of H. No. 2620, EWS colony, Sector 49/C
9.   -Temple in front of H.No.2645 EWS colony Sector 49/C
10.   -Temple near public toilet booth No. 69, Sector 35
11.   -Mandir near H.No.6773 Sector 50
12.   -Masjid, EWS colony, Sector 49/C
13.   -Shiv Mandir near Shop No. 51, Motor Market, Sector 43
14.   -Baba Faquir Mandir, Green Dell parking near Shop No. 87, Buterla, Sector 41
15.   -Khera H No. 2596 Ram Darbar Phase
16.   -Temple in parking near SCO 250 Sector 44/D
17.   -Mandir V-6 road berm back side Krishna market Sector 41
18.   -Shiv Mandir near 55K Randarbar
19.   -Shitla Mata Mandie, near Shop No. 214 village Bural
20.   -Guga Mari near H.No. 2620, Ramdabar
21.   -Shiv Mandir, near H.No.2621, Ramdarbar

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