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Explained: What is the controversy around the Gyanvapi mosque in Varanasi?

May 13, 2022, 11:56PM ISTSource: TOI.in

Amid the debate over the Gyanvapi mosque site located next to the Kashi Vishvanath temple is Varanasi has triggered a political alarm. The issue which dates back to 1991 is now a matter before the apex court. The Varanasi court has fixed May 17 as the deadline to wrap up the Gyanvapi mosque survey and also said videography can happen at all places asked for by the petitioners. Watch this video to understand the history behind the debate.

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