Arya Samaj temple to be rebuilt

NEW DELHI, APRIL 22. The controversy over the demolition of the nearly five-decade-old Arya Samaj temple in the capital was today put to rest with the Urban Development Ministry clearing the reconstruction of the temple at its original site.

The foundation stone for the temple, demolished by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on April 17, was laid by senior BJP leaders in the presence of Arya Samaj followers. The temple was demolished as part of the DDA's drive, launched on the directive of the Urban Development Minister, Mr. Jagmohan. The DAV college managing committee, meanwhile, claimed that the reconstruction was cleared by Mr. Jagmohan, who has also agreed to bear the temple construction cost.

- UNI

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