32 years after Babri Masjid demolition, trust said no funds for reconstruction

It has been 32 years since the Babri Masjid was demolished on December 6, 1992, a moment that left a deep stain in India’s history. The demolition of the mosque was followed by years of violence, legal battles and political tension. Now, three decades later, the trust responsible for the site has said that there are no funds to rebuild the mosque. The claim also includes that the map and foundation required for construction have not been approved.

Situation after demolition

The demolition of the Babri Masjid was a turning point in India’s history, sparking riots across the country and increasing tensions between Hindus and Muslims. Since then, the issue has been embroiled in legal and political disputes, with both sides – Hindu groups wanting a temple to be built at the site, and Muslim groups seeking the reconstruction of the mosque – presenting their arguments in the courts.

In 2019, the Supreme Court of India ruled in favour of building a Hindu temple at the disputed site, and allocated land for the construction of a mosque at a different location. Since then, the focus has been on the development of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. While the construction of the temple is in progress, the matter of rebuilding the Babri Masjid has not moved forward.

Statement from the Trust on the reconstruction of the Babri Masjid

The Babri Masjid Action Committee, the trust responsible for the reconstruction of the mosque, recently said that there is no money available to rebuild the mosque. They also mentioned that neither the map nor the foundation for the new mosque has been approved. This statement highlights the lack of progress in the project and suggests that the issue has disappeared from people’s attention in the last few years. According to the Trust, many people have now forgotten about the mosque and are not actively making efforts to rebuild it.