Report: 861 Muslim properties demolished in India, mostly in BJP states
At a glance
- KMS report alleges 861 Muslim properties demolished in India in three years.
- Demolitions reportedly occurred mainly in BJP-ruled states like Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
- The report cites the 'Waqf Amendment Act 2025' as a tool for these actions.
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A Kashmir Media Service (KMS) report alleges a systematic campaign against Muslim identity in India, using the "Waqf Amendment Act 2025" as a pretext. The report now claims 861 mosques, shrines, madrasas, and Eidgahs have been demolished in the last three years, primarily in BJP-ruled states like Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Specific cases cited include the demolition of ancient mosques and a demolition notice issued to the 1,000-year-old Ganj Shahida Masjid.
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An updated Kashmir Media Service (KMS) report claims the number of demolished Muslim religious and cultural properties in India over the past three years has risen to 861. The report provides a state-wise breakdown, noting the actions occurred primarily in BJP-ruled states.
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An updated investigative report from the Kashmir Media Service (KMS) has provided new figures on the demolition of Muslim properties in India, alleging the total has now reached 861 over the past three years. The report now cites the "Waqf Amendment Act 2025" as the legal instrument being used.
The report provides a state-wise breakdown of the alleged demolitions, which it says are occurring primarily in states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to the figures, 572 shrines were demolished in Uttarakhand. In Uttar Pradesh, the demolitions reportedly included 35 mosques, 225 madrasas, 25 shrines, and 6 Eidgahs. Other states mentioned include Maharashtra (5 mosques), Gujarat (4), Rajasthan (5), and Assam (5).
The KMS report also noted that a demolition notice has been issued for the 1,000-year-old historic 'Ganj Shahida Masjid', despite strong protests from the Muslim community.
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ودی حکومت میں مسلم شناخت مٹانے کے لیے منظم کارروائیاں، تحقیقاتی رپورٹ سامنے آ گئی
بھارت میں نریندر مودی کے دورِ اقتدار میں مسلمانوں کی مذہبی اور ثقافتی شناخت کو ایک منظم منصوبے کے تحت مٹانے کی کوششیں تیز کر دی گئی ہیں۔
This is deeply troubling to read. To think of a 1,000-year-old mosque facing demolition is a tragedy for shared history, not just for one community. Heritage sites should be protected everywhere.
I agree. The report mentions a ‘Waqf Amendment Act 2025’. Is that a typo in the date? It’s hard to understand the legal basis for these actions without more verified information.