US EditionNamaz at Shaniwar Wada: BJP MP ‘Purifies’ Fort with Cow Urine as Viral Video Sparks Political Row in Pune
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni's act of applying cow urine to 'purify' Shaniwar Wada after three women offered namaz has sparked legal complaints and criticism from allied parties.
- On Saturday, three Muslim women offered namaz at Pune's Shaniwar Wada fort, and Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni with BJP party workers 'purified' the area with cow urine after the namaz.
- As a Peshwa-era site, Shaniwar Wada fort, Pune, built in 1736, is treated as a reverential symbol and Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni said it is not the place to offer namaz.
- The Archaeological Survey of India registered a case, and Deputy Commissioner of Police Krushikesh Rawale said police will speak to the ASI, file a case against the unidentified women, and increase security at the fort.
- Kulkarni's action drew criticism from allies; Rupali Patil Thombre urged police to file a case, saying `She is raising the issue of Hindu versus Muslim, while both communities live together in harmony in Pune`.
- The episode has raised questions about religious use of protected sites as leaders noted Shaniwar Wada fort, Pune hosts Peshwa-era dargahs and belongs to all Punekars; widespread outrage and increased local police security suggest lasting impacts.
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A political uproar has erupted over some women offering namaz at Pune's historic Shaniwarwada. Following a video posted by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni, Hindu organizations purified the site by sprinkling cow urine, a move strongly criticized by Ajit Pawar's NCP and Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena. BJP leader Nitesh Rane has warned that if this continues, the Hanuman Chalisa will be recited outside Haji Ali. This incident has heated up Pune's pol…
Namaz at Shaniwar Wada: BJP MP ‘purifies’ fort with cow urine as viral video sparks political row in Pune
Calling for supporters to gather at the iconic fort—a symbol of the Maratha empire—Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni asked, ‘Historical heritage site or non-Hindu prayer site?’
BJP MP 'purifies' Pune's Shaniwar Wada with gaumutra after women offer namaz; Shiv Sena, NCP demand action
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni has defended her actions and urged officials to take action against the women, saying Muslims should not be allowed to offer namaz at a place like Shaniwar Wada.
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