In Ujjain India a mosque called Takiya and 257 homes were torn down Saturday by authorities. This happened in an area called Nizamuddin Colony and there were a lot of police and government people there making sure it went smoothly. They say this was needed so they can make the area bigger for the Mahakaleshwar Temple. They’re getting ready for a big event called the 2028 Ujjain Simhastha or Kumbh.
The plan is to build a bigger parking lot and a hall for religious talks near the temple. These projects are part of bigger upgrades for the upcoming festival. The demolitions all happened on Saturday in the Nizamuddin Colony where the mosque and houses stood.
The local officials say this demolition is only to make room for the temple area. This expansion is to prepare for the Kumbh Mela a huge Hindu event coming in 2028. The article doesn’t say anything about what will happen to the people who lost their homes or if they’ll get any help.