Mosque Politics: The Unholy Mix of Faith and Power The demolition of a mosque within the Saharanpur district collectorate complex has highlighted the toxic intersection of politics, power, and faith in India's Uttar Pradesh state.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav have questioned the timing and motivations behind this brazen act, which reeks of a deliberate attempt to fan communal flames.
The 5am demolition, allegedly carried out by government officials at the behest of their political masters, raises more questions than answers.