Hindu Sena leader Vishnu Gupta has written to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) demanding a survey of Jama Masjid in Delhi. In his letter, Gupta alleged that the mosque was built after demolishing hundreds of temples in Jodhpur and Udaipur by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. He claimed that remains of these temples, including idols, were used in the mosque’s construction.
Gupta argued that such actions continue to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus. “The remains of hundreds of temples and idols are buried under the stairs of the Jama Masjid. This is a clear humiliation of Hindus by Aurangzeb. The idols need to be preserved and returned to their rightful place in a temple,” he wrote.
The Hindu Sena leader also stated that ASI has the responsibility to investigate historical claims and uncover the truth. “The ASI must conduct a survey to determine if temple remains exist at Jama Masjid. It is important to preserve our cultural heritage and reveal the truth about Aurangzeb’s actions,” he added.
The Jama Masjid, one of Delhi’s iconic landmarks, is currently managed by the ASI. However, such claims have sparked controversy in the past.
The ASI has not yet responded to the request.
