Foundation Claims Religious and Cultural Damage
The Buddha Bhoomi Foundation, which traces its presence in the area to the 1970s with formal documentation dating back to around 1980–81, houses religious and social spaces connected to Ambedkarite and Buddhist heritage, including dharamshalas, gardens and a replica of the Bhima Koregaon Vijay Stambh memorial.
According to foundation members, the demolition resulted in damage to or removal of several religious and cultural structures, including three Buddha statues, three Buddhist stupas, Panchsheel symbols, the Maitreya Buddha Vihar, monks’ residences, agricultural land and trees.
The foundation has accused authorities of hurting Buddhist religious sentiments and demanded criminal action against civic officials, police personnel and individuals linked to the flyover project, including representatives of TNT Infra Private Limited.
KDMC Says Action Was Legal, Land Belongs to Corporation
Amid growing controversy, KDMC Commissioner Abhinav Goyal defended the civic body’s action and said the land required for the flyover project belongs to the municipal corporation and is officially recorded in land documents.
Addressing a press conference, Goyal stated that notices had been issued prior to the demolition and multiple discussions had taken place with representatives of the Buddha Bhoomi Foundation regarding the proposed clearance work.
He also said that four statues of Gautam Buddha and other materials found within the affected area were carefully removed and safely handed over to representatives of the foundation.
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