Minister Vijay Lakshmi Gautam is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of encroaching upon the land of Shri Manokamna Purna Hanuman Temple in Deoria. Mahant Rajesh Narayan Das, along with his disciples, staged a sit-in protest. Police and administration intervened to calm the situation, while the minister has not yet issued any response.
Lucknow: A dispute has erupted between Minister Vijay Lakshmi Gautam and Mahant Rajesh Narayan Das of Shri Manokamna Purna Hanuman Temple in Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, over the alleged encroachment of the temple's land. On Tuesday, the Mahant and his followers blocked the road in protest. The prompt action of the police and administration brought the situation under control, while Minister Vijay Lakshmi Gautam has remained silent on the entire controversy.
Commotion in the Temple Premises
Upon receiving information about the sit-in, a large number of devotees and local people gathered in and around the temple complex. The protest disrupted traffic on the road and created a tense atmosphere.
SDM Shruti Sharma, CO City Sanjay Kumar Reddy, and Kotwal DK Singh arrived at the scene with their forces after receiving the information. The administration immediately tried to take control of the situation and held talks with the Mahant.
Administration Assures Resolution on Temple Land Dispute
The SDM assured the Mahant that the temple land would be measured to ensure a fair resolution of the dispute. The Mahant accepted this assurance and ended his sit-in protest.
Late in the evening, the temple land was measured, and it was found that the boundary of the land was falling within the boundary created by the minister and her relatives. Following this, the SDM sealed the disputed portion.
Protest by Minister's Supporters
After the land was sealed, the minister's supporters and her relatives became angry. They surrounded the SDM's vehicle, raised slogans, and protested against the action. They were removed from the scene after strict action by the police.
Following this, the minister's people staged a sit-in protest at Subhash Chowk, alleging that the action was taken without hearing their side. During this time, a tense atmosphere prevailed in the area, and the police had to continuously take action to maintain control of the situation.
Minister Vijay Lakshmi Gautam's Silence
No reaction has been received from Minister of State Vijay Lakshmi Gautam during the entire controversy. Her silence has made the matter even more sensitive. Meanwhile, the administration has taken necessary steps to control the situation and has taken action under the legal process.
Social and Political Impact of the Temple Land Dispute
The temple land dispute has created a stir not only from a religious point of view but also at the social and political level. Experts say that any kind of encroachment on religious property gives rise to disputes in society, and political interference can further complicate the situation.
Local people say that illegal occupation of land belonging to a religious site is not only against the law, but it is also a threat to social harmony and religious sentiments.
