Kolhapur, Maharashtra : Some people belonging to a group called ‘Hyderabad Youth Courage’ on Facebook were seen doling out bundles of currency notes to local Muslims in Haldwani, Uttarakhand after unauthorised structures were demolished there. The same group is seen at Vishalgad Fort distributing cash to Muslims. They have circulated the video of this act on social media. What exactly is the Police Administration doing while all this is happening ? Where did this group get this money from ? What exactly do they want to tell Muslims through this act ? What message are they trying to convey ? However, Mr Ramesh Shinde, National Spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, has demanded that Kolhapur Superintendent of Police, Director General of Police and the Chief Minister of the State should conduct a thorough enquiry of individuals coming to Vishalgad Fort from Hyderabad involved in distributing money to the local Muslims.
Mr Ramesh Shinde added,
1. When the devout Hindus protested against the unauthorised structure at Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur, several so-called secularist leaders expressed their empathy for the Muslims while ignoring the unauthorised structures there.
2. While efforts are being made to seek assistance from the Government, on the other hand, attempts are being made to mislead Muslims under the pretext of helping them in various ways.
3. The question occurs today whether there is any other propaganda going on through such actions. Who is this group from Hyderabad involved in doling out cash to Muslims from door to door ? Their motive behind distributing this money should be thoroughly investigated.
4. They should be immediately detained for interrogation. This is the demand from the Hindu community, failing which, the situation may further deteriorate.
Encroachment removal on Vishalgad delayed due to pressure from the Guardian Minister – Vishalgad Defence and Anti-Encroachment Action Committee
17th July 2024
The government should take action against the then District Collectors who misled the Hindus
After a significant protest by Shiv devotees on July 14th, the administration began removing encroachments on July 15th. When seeking the opinion of the Government Attorney General regarding the removal of encroachments, it was noted that encroachments could be removed except for those petitioners with adjournment orders from the High Court and other courts. The removal of encroachments began accordingly. However, the district administration has not yet removed the encroachments for petitioners with stay orders, despite local court directives to do so. Hindu devotees and Gad (Fort) lovers have repeatedly been misled with assurances that the matter was being resolved. The petitioners were able to obtain court stays only because of delays by the then Collector Rahul Rekhawar in removing the encroachments. The Vishalgad Protection and Anti-Encroachment Action Committee is demanding that the government take action against the former Collector Rekhawar for misleading the Hindu community and delaying the enforcement of court orders.
Vishalgad Defence and Anti-Encroachment Action Committee
Press Release : 17.07.2024
The government should take action against the then District Collectors who misled the Hindus
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In this regard, the then Collector Rahul Rekhawar had stated that encroachments could not be removed during the monsoon season, despite the local court’s order to do so. If this is the case, why are these encroachments being removed during the rainy season now? Additionally, he had told the Hindus that no action could be taken due to the adjournment in the High Court. However, it has now become clear that the stay order pertained to only about six encroachments. This suggests that the then Collector Rekhawar repeatedly misled the Hindu community. It appears that the administration does not make any decisions without consulting the Guardian Minister of the district. As a result, the encroachment issue has remained unresolved for so long due to the pressure from the Guardian Minister. This raises the question of whether the Guardian Minister of Kolhapur serves the entire community or only caters to the minorities.
The outbreak on July 14th is due to the finger-pointing and unjust attitude of the administration. Therefore, imposing robbery-like charges on protesting Hindus and arresting many innocent Hindus is very wrong. The cases against all Hindus should be withdrawn immediately. Additionally, on behalf of the Vishalgad Protection and Anti-Encroachment Action Committee, we demand that the ongoing campaign to remove encroachments should be completed by removing all encroachments on Vishalgad. The government should also immediately remove all encroachments on forts across the state.
In March 2021, the issue of encroachment on Vishalgad was first discussed by the ‘Vishalgad Protection and Anti-Encroachment Action Committee’. The committee presented evidence to journalists about the archaeology department’s inexcusable neglect of the encroachments on Vishalgad, as well as the dilapidated condition of the temples and samadhis. The committee has consistently made efforts through agitations, statements, and by raising this issue continuously during the assembly sessions.
