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Safeguarding Vishalgad’s Sanctity: Heritage-First Legal Review of Rehan Malik’s Urs
Hindu Ekta Andolan’s appeal regarding the Urs of Rehan Malik at Vishalgad Fort raises a conservation and public-safety question rather than a dispute of faith. This analysis explains Vishalgad’s historical significance, outlines how heritage and environmental laws apply, and details the conservation science behind crowd-induced stress on fragile masonry. It clarifies the meaning and practices…
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Vishalgad Dispute Rekindled: Safeguarding Maratha Heritage while Respecting Urus Traditions
The Vishalgad Urus Dispute in Kolhapur has resurfaced, raising a familiar challenge: how to protect a fragile Maratha-era fort while respecting a long-standing Sufi tradition. This analysis sets out a constitutional, conservation, and community-based roadmap that avoids identity-driven bans and anchors decisions in law, safety, and heritage science. It explains how Article 25–26 protections can…