Gujarat High Court Seeks ASI Response on Jain Worship Plea at Bharuch Jami Masjid
The Gujarat High Court has sought a response from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) regarding petitions by members of the Jain community seeking worship rights and protection for an idol of Lord Mallinath inside Bharuch's 14th-century Jami Masjid, a centrally protected monument. Petitioners claim the site is historically a Jain temple and allege damage to artefacts, requesting interim protection. The ASI maintains the monument has been preserved according to law. The court will hear the matter again on October 13.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 48/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 9 Oct, 02:13 pm. Other outlets followed.
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