Uttar Pradesh government orders probe into Godse temple ‘bhumi puja’

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a probe after reports that activists of the Akhil Bhartiya Hindu Mahasabha performed ‘bhumi puja’ at the site where they intend to build a temple of Nathuram Godse in Meerut district.

According to reports, Mahasabha workers had allegedly held the ceremony on Wednesday but the matter came to light on Thursday morning. The national general secretary of Hindu Mahasabha Acharya Madan allegedly praised Godse, calling him a true patriot.

He also criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issues of Ram Temple and revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. The Mahasabha members also spoke of launching a campaign for conversion.

Acting district magistrate Navneet Singh Chahal said on Thursday that the administration has taken serious note of the incident. He said the police officer in charge of the area has been ordered to conduct a thorough investigation.