16th-century Babri mosque

Top Indian Politicians Charged Over Mosque Demolition

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An Indian court Tuesday charged a minister and two senior leaders from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party with criminal conspiracy over the destruction of a mosque in 1992 that triggered deadly religious riots. The trio were accused of inciting a Hindu mob to destroy the 16th-century Babri mosque in the city of Ayodhya, which ignited … Read more

Five Things To Know About India’s Mosque Dispute

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India’s Supreme Court said Wednesday three senior members of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should face trial over the demolition of a mosque a quarter of a century ago. Here are five things to know about the long-running dispute. – What is the dispute about? – Hindus and Muslims have for decades been bitterly … Read more