Thakur Sanjeev Krishna Ji Maharaj, a member of the Sant Samaj in Vrindavan, is thrilled that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has talked about a grand temple in Mathura.
He says it is the “fortune” of this generation to see grand temples built rather than destroyed. He said, “Many hopes are of the people of the religious world… Who will fulfill them? There is absolutely no expectation from such people, who are withdrawing Rs 250 to 300 crores from other business… 5 seats of Mathura Se Kamal Khilega… Spiritual status will be restored to Mathura. Nothing can be expected from those earning hundreds of crores from perfume business. BJP will win all five seats in Mathura.”
Mathura has five assembly seats, which have been dominated by the BJP in the last few elections on the basis of Brahmin, Vaish and Thakur votes. The SP-RLD is eyeing Jats and Muslims, while a grand temple has set the tone for Mathura, the pitch has now changed to development as well as law and order.
A few kilometers away, Govind Pandit questions the need for a grand temple when a grand temple already exists. Sitting on his terrace towards the Shahi Idgah and Krishna temple, he says, “The other issue is important, the MLA needs to listen to us… Employment, electricity is the problem. We are facing employment, electricity problem.” Is.”
The electoral mood in Mathura swings between two views: the local anti-incumbency wave is often talked about, as is the Yogi-Modi commitment to make Mathura like Ayodhya or Kashi.
Associated with the (Krishna) Janmabhoomi Mukti Nyas, RB Choudhary is one of those who have approached the court demanding that the royal Idgah be made the Janmasthan or way for a grand temple at the birthplace of Krishna. They feel that a grand temple would also benefit the Muslim community financially, as most of the residents of Mathura depend on religious tourism.
He further added, “Everyone in Mathura wants Janmabhoomi to be developed. Janmabhoomi Mukti Nyas is the organization that we have started. We think the judges are satisfied with our reasoning… Krishna’s will… Faisal Janmabhoomi And if this decision is taken, the Janmabhoomi will be grand… It will also benefit Muslims.’
Across the road from the Krishna temple, Hindustan Hotel owner Mohammad Zubair disagrees. He says, “The temple is already grand.
Vaibhav Garg, who owns a hotel in Mathura, says, “Jewar airport is just 50 kms away from Mathura… its impact would be great but the government would have to do something for Mathura too… from the expressway here. Connectivity breaks on arrival…people go back from Vrindavan…don’t come to Mathura.Tourists in Mathura stay at work for 2 days only then there is a benefit.”
Associated with the hospitality sector, KD Aggarwal believes that not only the Krishna temple but the entire 84 kos parikrama sites like Gokul, Govardhan should be developed along a highway so that Mathura can be made a tourist destination and residents get economic benefits. Can you
Guddi Sharma, whose home is in the city’s Protected Yellow Zone, where no new construction or demolition is allowed, overhears conversations about “grand redevelopment”, then says, “Make a temple, make a mosque… build whatever you want.” … is good… but our houses should not be broken.” She points to the Kashi Vishwanath temple corridor project, where the old structure was acquired and destroyed by the government.
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