Buddhists agitate for possession of holy site
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Hindu monks dismiss the protests as politically driven but demonstrators remain determined
BIHAR (Web Desk) – Minorities in India continue to feel unsafe which can be borne out by the recent protest by Buddhists.
A victim of Hindu tyranny in India, Buddhists are protesting against Hindu control over Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, their holiest site.
According to an arrangement, the temple managed under the Bodh Gaya Temple Act of 1949 is governed by an eight-member committee, with equal Hindu and Buddhist representation.
The protesters demand full Buddhist control, arguing that Hindu rituals performed at the temple violate Buddhist traditions.
Reports say the recent protests intensified after police forcibly removed monks staging a hunger strike for possession of the site.
The Bodh Gaya Math, a Hindu monastery, defends its role, citing historical preservation efforts.
Hindu monks dismiss the protests as politically driven but demonstrators remain determined.
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