Fadnavis Warns of Strict Action After Namaz Video Sparks Shaniwar Wada Row in Pune

Fadnavis warns of strict action after namaz video sparks Shaniwar Wada row in Pune

Fadnavis vows strict action after women filmed offering namaz at Pune's Shaniwar Wada, violating monument protection laws.

Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis Defends Action in Shaniwar Wada Row; SP, AIMIM Hit Back

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday backed the FIR against three unidentified women for offering namaz in the premises of Shaniwar Wada in Pune, saying that authorities will take action against anyone found guilty of violating the law. India News | Maharashtra: CM Fadnavis Defends Action in Shaniwar Wada Row; SP, AIMIM Hit Back.

Namaz in Pune fort raises debate on tolerance and Muslim women's rights

A video showing three women performing Namaz in the premises of Shaniwar Wada, a historic monument in Pune, Maharashtra, has stirred controversy after gaining traction on social media. Shaniwar Wada, an 18th-century palace-fort, was once the political center of the Maratha Empire. In response to the video, Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha MP from Pune, Medha Kulkarni, along with several Hindu organisations staged a protest. The Archaeologica…

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Calls for Strict Adherence to Laws Following Shaniwarwada Controversy

Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has weighed in on the controversy at Shaniwarwada Fort in Pune, urging that all laws and regulations regarding heritage sites be strictly observed. He emphasized that any violation would be met with firm action. The dispute erupted after three women offered namaz at Shaniwarwada, prompting a strong reaction from […]