Gyanvapi Mosque Committee Seeks to Curb False Media Reports on Ongoing Survey
The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM) Committee, in charge of managing the historic Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, has petitioned the Varanasi district court to restrain the media from spreading false and wrong news about an ongoing scientific survey of the mosque. The committee alleges that the media has been disseminating misleading information regarding parts of the mosque that have not yet been surveyed. The survey is taking place as per the court’s orders, and no official statements have been made by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) so far.
In a plea submitted to the court, the AIM Committee emphasized the need to halt the publication and dissemination of inaccurate information by social, print, and electronic media to maintain peace and prevent any negative impact on the public. The court is scheduled to hear the matter on Wednesday.
Last week, the Supreme Court denied a stay on the Allahabad High Court’s decision, which permitted the ASI to conduct a survey of the Gyanvapi mosque. The Muslim side expressed concerns, stating that this survey would reopen wounds of the past. Additionally, on Sunday, the Muslim side accused certain individuals of spreading rumors claiming that a Hindu idol and a trident had been discovered during the survey. They urged the local administration to put an end to these baseless rumors.
Gyanvapi Mosque Committee Applies to Limit False Media Reports on Ongoing Survey
The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM) Committee, responsible for overseeing the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi, has recently filed an application with the Varanasi district court seeking measures to prevent the media from sharing inaccurate and misleading news related to an ongoing scientific survey of the mosque. The committee claims that the media has been disseminating false information about areas of the mosque that have not yet undergone the survey. It is important to note that the survey is being conducted in compliance with court orders and that no official statements have been released by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) thus far.
According to the committee’s plea to the court, it is imperative to address the false information being spread by print, electronic, and social media in order to maintain peace and prevent any adverse impact on the public. The court has scheduled a hearing on this matter for Wednesday.
In the previous week, the Supreme Court declined an appeal to halt the ASI’s survey of the Gyanvapi mosque, a decision that was supported by the Allahabad High Court. However, the Muslim side expressed concerns, stating that this survey could reopen past wounds. On Sunday, allegations of rumors emerged from the Muslim side, claiming that individuals were spreading false information about the discovery of a Hindu idol and a trident during the survey. The Muslim community urged the administration to address these unfounded rumors and put an end to their circulation.
