Some Hindu groups protested in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. They want what they say are encroachments removed from land near Gokula Square. These groups claim there’s a 125-year-old Shiva temple there and say it was built in 1899. They’ve given a one-week deadline for the removal, threatening more action if it doesn’t happen. They want to make sure a place they consider holy isn’t being encroached upon.
The land the groups are talking about is near Aligarh Muslim University. These organizations claim the historical temple was there to try and justify removing the structures they say are encroachments. This is happening in a place where tensions between groups can get high. This protest could affect how different groups of people get along in the community. They’re using protests and a set timeframe to push their demands.
These groups are using public protests to draw attention to their claims and they’ve given a deadline to force action. The one-week deadline increases the pressure on local people and authorities. The groups say this place is important because of its religious history. They seem to have timed this to get the most attention and because of this the area has become tense and it’s affected the local population.