Villagers and Hindu organisations in Fatehpur district have alleged the demolition of several temples on valuable temple land worth crores, leading to protests and accusations against BJP leader and district panchayat president Abhay Pratap Singh. The protesters staged a sit-in protest in the collectorate premises and submitted a memorandum to the DM demanding action against the land mafia.Allegations of DemolitionThe villagers alleged that 12 to 15 temples were demolished and destroyed on temple land worth crores in Fatehpur district. The protesters accused Abhay Pratap Singh and others of being responsible for the demolition of the temples. They demanded the encroached land be freed and the culprits are punished.Sit-in Protest and Memorandum SubmissionThe protesters, led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal activists, reached the collectorate premises in Jehanabad town to stage a sit-in protest against the accused. They submitted a memorandum to the DM demanding action against the land mafia. State Vice President of Vishwa Hindu Parishad Virendra Kumar Pandey led the protest and stated that if action is not taken against the accused, the matter will be escalated to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.District Panchayat Presidents ResponseAbhay Pratap Singh, the accused district panchayat president and BJP leader, denied the allegations and stated that his government is working to build temples and not demolish them. He said he had no connection with the land in question and requested the district administration investigate the matter to clear his name.Serious concerns to be addressedThe accusations of temple demolition in Fatehpur district have raised concerns among the villagers and Hindu organisations. They have demanded action against the culprits and the liberation of the encroached temple land. The district administration must investigate the matter to ensure justice is served.ConclusionThe allegations of temple demolition in Fatehpur district are concerning and require immediate attention from the authorities. The accused must be investigated, and the encroached temple land must be liberated. The government must take adequate steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future, as temples are an integral part of Indias cultural heritage and identity. The land mafia must be dealt with severely to preserve the sanctity of temples and protect peoples faith. Also, strict actions are needed to prevent such incidents from happening in the future and safeguard Indias cultural heritage.
