At Ujjain’s historic mosque, long night as residents gather ahead of demolition, court hearing
Residents gathered at Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid on Sunday night as the administration plans to demolish parts of the mosque for road widening ahead of Simhastha 2028. Local police are urging cooperation from the mosque committee amid protests, with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi highlighting community concerns. A court hearing on a petition from mosque authorities is scheduled for Monday.