Strongly condemning the destruction of the idols of Jain Tirthankaras in Gujarat's Pavagadh, the Jain community in Mumbai pledged to protect their pilgrimage sites. In different gatherings of sub-communities around the city, the Jain saints have asked the community to unify for the protection of religious sites as well as to establish their prominence in politics.
The Jain community across the country has expressed resentment and anger after several idols depicting the Jain Tirthankaras located on the pathway to Pavagadh Hill in Gujarat were displaced and vandalised. Although Gujarat's minister of state for home had promised to restore the idols, the community is continuously protesting against the destruction.
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Suryadatta honours Vijay Bhandari
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50% charges concession till Dec 31
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Third edition of property expo
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Discharge from 12 projects starts
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