A video showing a group of Muslim women offering namaz inside Pune’s historic Shaniwarwada has gone viral, triggering sharp reactions and political debate across social media.
BJP MP Medha Kulkarni shared the clip on her X handle, questioning whether the iconic fort — often regarded as the pride of Pune — should be used as a site for religious prayers. “Shaniwarwada will not hold Namaz prayers, the Hindu community has now awakened,” she wrote, while announcing a protest on Sunday, October 19, at 4 pm in front of Kasba Police Chowki near Shaniwarwada. She also urged people to join “Shiv Vandana” near the site, supported by the Sakal Hindu Samaj and Patit Pavan Sanghatana.
शनिवार वाड्यात नमाज पठण चालणार नाही, हिंदू समाज आता जागृत झाला आहे ! 🚩🚩
🚩चलो शनिवार वाडा! 🚩
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