Vishnu Gupta, the Chief of Hindu Sena, filed a complaint at Barakhamba Road police station in Delhi after receiving death threats. These threats followed his petition to an Ajmer court, where he argued that the dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti was originally a Shiv Mandir. Gupta’s bold challenge to the religious history of the site has sparked strong opposition, including the violent threats.
Delhi: Vishnu Gupta, the National President of Hindu Sena, who claims that the Ajmer Dargah is built over a Shiva Temple, has allegedly received death threats.
He says, “I filed a case in the Ajmer District Court regarding the Ajmer Dargah. Recently, I received two death… pic.twitter.com/CLrXGaa8HP
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The Threats To Vishnu Gupta
Gupta described two phone calls in his complaint. The first call came from an individual who claimed to be in Canada. The caller threatened, “I will kill you if you don’t withdraw your Ajmer Dargah Sharif case.” Gupta received this call while he was giving an interview at Mandi House, and he recorded it as evidence.
Later the same day, Gupta received a second threat. The caller identified himself as Ramjan Baig and said, “I will kill you, or you withdraw your Ajmer Dargah Sharif case.” Gupta immediately reported both threats to the police, requesting that an FIR be filed and appropriate legal actions be taken. The police confirmed receipt of the complaint and have launched an investigation.
Vishnu Gupta Takes Resolve
Despite the threats, Gupta remains defiant. “I am not afraid of such intimidations,” he declared. “Filing a petition and advocating for the rights of our temples is our legal right.” Gupta emphasized that the Sankat Mochan Mahadev Temple in Ajmer will remain under Hindu stewardship. He vowed to continue fighting for its restoration through the court system, undeterred by threats of violence.
The Petition: A Fight for Hindu Rights
Gupta filed his petition in September, demanding that the Ajmer dargah be recognized as a Shiv temple and that Hindu worship rights be restored at the site. The case has gained traction, with a local court in Ajmer issuing notices to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, the Dargah Committee, and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The case’s next hearing is set for 20th December.
Communal Backlash
Gupta’s petition has provoked strong criticism from Muslim leaders, who accuse him of deliberately stoking communal tensions. They argue that his actions will only serve to incite conflict over a site revered by millions. Gupta, however, remains steadfast. He argues that Hindus have every right to reclaim and protect their religious heritage, and his legal battle represents a larger struggle for justice and recognition of Hindu temples.
A Battle for India’s Cultural Identity
Gupta’s fight is not just a legal case. It’s a battle over the cultural and religious identity of Hindus. In a nation where the line between history and politics often blurs, Gupta’s challenge to the status quo reminds the country that the preservation and restoration of its ancient temples is a vital cause. Despite the threats, Gupta’s determination remains unshaken, and he continues to push for the legal recognition of Hindu rights at the Ajmer dargah site.