Former MP and farm leader Raju Shetti on Saturday opposed the sale and redevelopment of 3.5 acres of Seth Hirachand Nemchand Jain Boarding (HND Boarding) in Model Colony Pune. Shetty, who addressed the media in Pune, said any plans to redevelop or demolish the temple would be opposed. One of the trustees, Chakor Gandhi, who had earlier signed the deed of sale, said he would ask the Trust to reconsider the decision.

Located in Model Colony Area of Pune , HND Boarding is a well known educational landmark in the city. Catering to the Jain community, the Model Colony campus has an old Jain temple dedicated to Lord Mahavir. HND Boarding’s canteen is open to students of all communities. The hostel is used by many Jain students who come to Pune to study.

However, the Jain community has object

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