Ajmer Sharif Dargah Controversy: Vishnu Gupta's Claim Explained

Vishnu Gupta's Claim

Hindu Sena President Vishnu Gupta claims the Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built over a Shiva temple.

Gupta’s Demand

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Dargah Committee’s Response

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Political and Religious Reactions

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Impact on Unity

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Calls for Fact-Based Approach

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