The big decision of this Muslim country is that a 130-year-old temple will be removed and a mosque will be built, is Pakistan that country?
The decision to remove the 130 years old Hindu temple in malaysia and build a mosque has created a controversy. On this matter, PM Anwar Ibrahim has suggested to shift the temple to another place.
Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Hindu temple Demolish
The plan to remove the 130-year-old Devi Sri Patharakaliamman temple located in Kuala Lumpur, malaysia, and build a mosque has created controversy. This temple is located between the flats and textile shops of the city. Recently, Malaysia's leading textile company Jackel has ownership of this land. After this, the company has planned to build a mosque here. However, this decision has increased concerns about religious inequality and minority rights in Malaysia.
The temple in Kuala Lumpur which is located in the neighborhood of Masjid India, is 130 years old. This temple is located close to the 140 years old Tamil Muslim mosque. It was constructed 10 years after the construction of the mosque. The land on which the temple and mosque are located was sold to the Jackel company in 2014, and the company plans to build a mosque here.
Controversy over mosque construction increased.
The foundation stone of this mosque will be laid soon by prime minister Anwar Ibrahim, but many people have raised questions about this decision. Zaid Malek, executive director of Lawyers for Liberty, commenting on the issue said that discussions are still going on between the temple and Jackel. More time should be given to complete this process. Malek raised the question of whether prime minister Anwar should rush to remove the temple.
Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim's reaction
Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said that the construction of the temple is not legally recognized, but he also said that Jackel is ready to help remove the temple. Also, City Hall is looking for another land for the temple. Anwar stressed that he could not see himself demolishing any temple.
Controversy in social media
The issue has sparked debate on Malaysian social media. Some say the removal of the temple is a symbol of religious discrimination, while others see it as a right of private ownership. The mosque is being planned to be named "Masjid Madni" to avoid cultural conflict.
Reaction of Hindu leaders and community
Hindu leaders have expressed displeasure over the decision. P Ramasamy of the ethnic indian party Urimai described the temple as "an important religious site before Malaysia's independence" and said the removal of the temple is unacceptable, especially in a country that prides itself on being multi-ethnic and multi-religious. At the same time, some Malay Muslims argue that the new owner of the land should be allowed to fulfill his religious purposes.
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