New Delhi, Jan 23 (NationPress) BJP representative and former Member of Parliament, Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, responded on Friday to the Supreme Court's ruling that permits the concurrent observance of Basant Panchami puja and Friday namaz at the ASI-protected Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex located in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district. She deemed the order as "temporary" and emphasized that the Saraswati temple at the location is still awaiting justice.

In her comments to IANS, Sadhvi Pragya expressed her respect for the Supreme Court as a constitutional authority but insisted that the Bhojshala matter is far from resolved.

“I hold a profound respect for the Supreme Court because it is a constitutional institution. Nonetheless, this ruling is temporary. There is an organized approach regarding this decision, allowing them to offer their namaz while enabling us to perform our worship according to our traditions,” she stated.

Highlighting the site's historical and religious importance, she remarked, “The Saraswati garden, where an axe-like blow was struck during the era of oppression, has not yet received justice as a temple.” Her comments reflect the ongoing contention surrounding the monument, which is claimed for worship by both Hindu and Muslim factions.

Previously, on Thursday, the Supreme Court issued directives allowing both Basant Panchami puja and Friday prayers at the disputed complex, following assurances from the Madhya Pradesh government regarding maintaining law and order. The government informed the court it would guarantee separate entry and exit points for Hindus and Muslims to avoid any disturbances.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M. Pancholi, also instructed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to distribute copies of a scientific survey conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to all relevant parties. This survey pertains to the disputed nature and historical structure of the Bhojshala complex.

This order from the apex court followed a plea from the Hindu Front for Justice, which sought permission to conduct day-long rituals at Bhojshala on the occasion of Basant Panchami, a festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswati and traditionally linked to the site.

Bhojshala, also referred to as Kamal Maula Mosque, has been a long-standing source of communal tension in the Malwa region. While Hindu groups assert it is an ancient Saraswati temple, Muslim groups maintain that it is a mosque where namaz has been historically performed.