Friday prayers pass off peacefully at Jama Masjid in Sambhal
Amid tension brewing over Hindus staking a claim to the Jama Masjid in Sambhal, the Friday prayers passed off peacefully under tight security cover.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid a day-long visit to Sambhal on Monday to oversee the preparations for the upcoming foundation stone-laying ceremony of Shri Kalki Dham.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of Shri Kalki Dham on February 19 at Ainchoda Kamboh.
CM Yogi conducted a meticulous inspection of the venue, issuing directions to officials. Subsequently, he convened a review meeting with officials to ensure seamless coordination and execution of plans. He stressed the timely completion of all arrangements with stringent security measures.
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Kalki Dham is run by Kalki Peethadhishwar Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who has recently been expelled from the Congress for six years for anti-party activities.
Acharya Pramod Krishnam had contested the Lok Sabha polls in 2014 from Lucknow on a Congress ticket against Rajnsth Singh.
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