At least 23 Muslim religious sites, including mosques, madrasas, eidgahs, and dargahs, have been demolished across several BJP-ruled Indian states over the past 45 days, according to reports from international media and human rights organizations. The demolitions occurred mainly in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana. The U.S.-based rights group Justice for All expressed concern over the rapid rise in mosque demolitions, citing incidents in Sambhal, Varanasi, and Jaipur. Historical structures such as the 1,000-year-old Ganj Shahida Mosque in Varanasi and the 200-year-old Dargah Panch Piran in Delhi were among those destroyed.

Local waqf boards and caretakers alleged that the demolitions were carried out hastily and without prior notice, despite the sites’ legal and historical significance. The organization stated that these incidents do not appear to be isolated but part of a broader pattern targeting Muslim religious heritage in BJP-governed regions.

The wave of demolitions has raised serious concerns about religious freedom and minority rights in India, with observers warning of growing insecurity among the country’s Muslim population.