Bhopal, April 19, 2023 (PPI-OT): The BJP ruled Madhya Pradesh government has ordered the removal of Muslim employees associated with the Maa Sharda Temple in the state. An order to remove the Muslim employees associated with the Maa Sharda Temple in Maihar in Satna district was issued by the Department of Culture of Madhya Pradesh government. The department is headed by senior BJP leader Usha Thakur.

The department has issued a letter to Satna district administration to comply with the order. The directive was issued on April 5, but it came to the fore after it surfaced on social media the other day and has now become a talking point in the state. The Department of Culture has also said that all Muslim meat shops located near the temple area will be removed. There are at least two Muslim employees who are associated with the Maa Sharda Devi Prabandh Samiti since 1988.

The Department of Culture in its order has also mentioned that a notification regarding the same had been issued earlier also, but no response was received. Therefore, complying with the directive issued by the department regarding the same, a report should be submitted within three days. The step has been taken following the recommendation of Hindutva outfit groups, including the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP). The Hindutva outfits of Satna district had handed over a letter to Usha Thakur in January this year, following which the Satna district administration was directed to remove Muslim staff associated with the Maa Sharda Devi Prabandh Samiti.

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