From May to mid-July 2026, media and multiple human rights groups tracked the demolition of over 23 Muslim religious structures across India. These actions took place within a 45-day window across six states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), i.e., Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Haryana. The targeted properties spanned centuries of history and served various community functions, including ancient mosques (one reportedly dating back 1,000 years), a 200-year-old dargah (shrine), modern madrasas, and eidgahs used for large congregational prayers. Specific locations cited include Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and Jaipur in Rajasthan, alongside multiple sites across urban as well as semi-urban areas in Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana. This concentrated series of demolitions has triggered intense public debate over heritage conservation, land-use laws, and civil rights. Advocacy groups, such as “Justice for All”, pointed out the 23-plus removals in 45 days as a distinct, targeted pattern. They argue that these swift actions undermine........

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