Temple trusts demand withdrawal of Maharashtra govt's proposed Devasthan land law
Temple trusts and Hindu organisations in Maharashtra are opposing the proposed 'Maharashtra Devasthan Inam Abolition Draft Act 2026', claiming it unfairly targets Hindu temple properties. A conference held in Mumbai called for the immediate withdrawal of the legislation and highlighted the neglect of rural and historic temples. Participants urged the government to improve the conditions for priests and allocate funds for temple restoration and maintenance.
- ▪Temple trusts and Hindu organisations demand the withdrawal of the proposed land law targeting Hindu temples.
- ▪A conference in Mumbai emphasized the neglect of many rural and historic temples in Maharashtra.
- ▪Participants called for better salaries for priests and financial assistance for economically weak temples.
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Temple trusts and Hindu organisations have strongly opposed the proposed 'Maharashtra Devasthan Inam Abolition Draft Act 2026' and called for its withdrawal, claiming that it targets properties of Hindu temples while excluding Waqf land from its purview.A State-level 'Temple Land Protection Conference' was held in Mumbai on Monday (May 25, 2026), during which participants passed a resolution demanding immediate and unconditional withdrawal of the proposed legislation, the Maharashtra Mandir Mahasangh state in a release. Follow the rituals and practices of a temple or stay out, says Supreme CourtIn its resolution, the trusts and Hindu organisations have urged the government to address the fundamental issues faced by temples rather than targeting their land, it stated.
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