Supreme Court's Bhoj Shala Order Awaited, Dhar Collector Urges Patience

The Collector also appealed to the media and the public not to interpret the court's order on their own, stressing that the administration would first formally receive the complete order and study it carefully before taking any further steps.

"I request the media and the public not to interpret the court's order according to their own understanding. Let us receive the court's order. We will discuss it with the state government and our addressee in the court to find out the true sense and act accordingly. Yesterday, as well, I appealed not to make any interpretation about the hearing. After receiving the court's order, we will officially reveal our further steps," the Collector told reporters here.

He further added, "There were many things highlighted during the hearing; it also mentions different places and different routes. That is why I am saying not to make any interpretation, wait for the order. The further arrangements will be made in accordance with the law only after sitting with all parties and understanding the order."

There is a disputed site, the Bhoj Shala complex, situated in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. For Hindus, the Bhoj Shala complex is a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi (Saraswati), while for Muslims, it is the site of the Kamal Maula mosque. According to an arrangement in 2003, Hindus perform puja at the complex on Tuesdays from sunrise to sunset, while Muslims offer namaz on Fridays from 1 pm to 3 pm.

As Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) falls on a Friday this year, the coinciding occasion prompted the administration to put the district on alert mode to ensure that both communities can follow their respective traditions peacefully and maintain communal harmony.

- ANI