Maharashtra's former CM Fadnavis asserts: Krishna Temple project 'will happen'

Maharashtra's Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis has paralleled the construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya with the potential development of Lord Krishna's birthplace in Mathura. Fadnavis emphasized adherence to the legal process and harmony in any future endeavors related to the birthplace of Lord Krishna.

His remarks come amid renewed calls for a Krishna temple at the site of the Shahi Idgah mosque in Mathura, a location contested by Hindu groups claiming it as the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Drawing parallels to the construction of the Ram temple, Fadnavis underscored the importance of following the legal process and ensuring harmony in future endeavors concerning Lord Krishna Janmabhumi.

The renewed demand for a Krishna temple in Mathura stems from claims by Hindu outfits suggesting that the Shahi Idgah mosque stands on the original site of the Kesava Deo temple, purportedly destroyed during Aurangzeb's reign. In a related development, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking in the assembly, made a veiled reference to the Mathura temple issue, invoking the Mahabharata episode and emphasizing the significance of reclaiming sacred sites.