The Railway administration has issued a notice to vacate the Ganj Shahida Mosque located at the main entrance of Kashi Railway Station. This action is part of a larger project to expand and modernize the station. The deadline given to vacate the premises is June 20, 2026.
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Why did the Railway issue the notice?
According to Arpit Gupta, the Cantt Station Superintendent, the expansion and modernization of Kashi Station require the surrounding railway land to be encroachment-free. The goal is to improve passenger facilities, better traffic management, and beautification of the area. Officials mentioned that other encroachments, including a Hanuman temple and a mazar, were removed from the station area previously.
What is the response from the Mosque Committee?
The Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee has called the notice illegal and misleading. They claim the notice lacks a date, signature, and the official railway logo. The committee states that the mosque is nearly 1000 years old, dating back to 1034 AD, while the railway arrived in the Rajghat area in 1887. They are now preparing to challenge this notice in the Allahabad High Court.
Key details of the dispute
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice Deadline | June 20, 2026 |
| Authority | Railway Administration |
| Recipient | Ganj Shahida Mosque Management |
| Reason | Station Expansion and Modernization |
| Committee Claim | Mosque is 900-1000 years old |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the deadline to vacate the mosque at Kashi Station?
The railway administration has set June 20, 2026, as the final date for the Ganj Shahida Mosque to be vacated.
Why is the Mosque Committee challenging the notice?
The committee claims the notice is illegal as it lacks signatures and dates, and they assert that the mosque existed long before the railway arrived in 1887.