A recent installation of the Ashoka Emblem on the foundation stone of a new structure within the revered Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar has sparked controversy and sparked protests from devotees. Many have accused the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, led by BJP leader Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, of disregarding the religious sentiments of Muslims and damaging the sanctity of the shrine. The incident has been declared a "terrorist attack" by Dr. Andrabi, who has called for the immediate arrest of those responsible.
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A group of unidentified individuals were captured on camera vandalizing a plaque with the Ashoka Emblem at the revered Hazratbal mosque in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident has caused controversy and sparked outrage among political leaders, with the J&K Waqf Board chief demanding strict action against the perpetrators. While some argue that the plaque goes against the beliefs of Islam, others view the act as an attack on the national emblem and the Constitution.
The installation of an inauguration plaque with an Ashoka emblem at the revered Hazratbal shrine in Srinagar has sparked a political and religious row. While political leaders have accused each other of fueling the controversy, protesters have raised concerns over the placement of a sculpture in a holy site. The controversy has brought up debates about the belief of 'Tawheed' and the use of idols in Islam.
Dr Darakshan Andrabi, the Chairperson of the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, has demanded strict action against those involved in breaking the inauguration plaque at Hazratbal shrine, which carried the national emblem. This act has sparked a political and religious controversy with leaders like Tanvir Sadiq objecting to the emblem's presence in a religious space. Andrabi has called for FIRs to be filed against those responsible, including Sadiq, whom she called "not worthy of being called a leader" for his actions. The Waqf Board chief has also warned against the influence of "militants" who openly operate and disrupt peace.
Tensions escalated in Srinagar as locals vandalized the national emblem engraved on a plaque at the Hazratbal Shrine, sparking a heated debate between political parties. The BJP blamed the ruling NC for the incident and called for strict action, while the NC MLA argued that placing a sculpted figure at the revered shrine goes against the beliefs of Islam. The vandalized emblem has sparked a discussion on respecting sacred spaces and maintaining the purity of beliefs.
The recent renovation of the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar has sparked controversy due to the inclusion of the national emblem on the inauguration plaque. While some devotees have called it "shameful" and "insensitive", political leaders have condemned the Waqf Board for violating the religious sentiments of Muslims. The inscription of the national emblem at a sacred place has raised questions and criticism.
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