Religious Controversy Erupts as BJP MP "Purifies" Historic Pune Fort After Muslim Women Offer Namaz

Oct 21, 2025 03:08 pm CST

A political controversy has erupted in Pune after BJP MP Medha Kulkarni led a "purification ceremony" using cow urine at the historic Shaniwar Wada fort following Muslim women offering Namaz there. The incident has sparked debates about religious freedom at heritage sites, with opposition leaders accusing the BJP of inciting communal tensions while authorities have filed a case based on an Archaeological Survey of India complaint.