02Apr 2025
Mahabodhi Temple Control Dispute Sparks Renewed Protests
Why in the News? Recent protests led by the All India Buddhist Forum (AIBF) demand exclusive Buddhist control of the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, challenging the Bodh Gaya Temple Act (BGTA), 1949 and opposing Hindu rituals at the shrine. Controversies Surrounding the BGTA The BGTA mandates the District Magistrate as ex-officio Chairman and …
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