Sunehri Masjid Removal Proposal: Public Response Overwhelms NDMC

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has been met with an astounding public response to its proposal to remove the historic Sunehri Masjid, receiving close to 85,000 comments and suggestions.

In response to the New Delhi Municipal Council's (NDMC) public notice regarding the proposed removal of Sunehri Masjid, the civic body has received an overwhelming number of comments and suggestions from the public.

Public Notice and Response

On December 24, 2022, the NDMC issued a public notice seeking feedback from the public on its proposal to remove the heritage structure. The deadline for submitting responses was January 1, 2023, and as of 5 pm on that date, the NDMC had received nearly 85,000 responses.

Processing and Analysis of Responses

The NDMC is currently in the process of studying and analyzing the responses received from the public. This process is expected to take approximately a week, as there is a significant amount of data to be processed, including the identification and removal of duplicate responses.

Legal Challenge and Confidentiality

It is important to note that the Imam of the Sunehri Bagh mosque has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging the proposed demolition of the structure. Due to the ongoing legal proceedings, the NDMC is maintaining confidentiality regarding the specific suggestions received from the public.

Expert Analysis and Next Steps

Once the analysis of the public responses is complete, the NDMC will forward the suggestions to the Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) for further consideration. Experts will analyze the suggestions to inform the HCC's decision-making process.

The NDMC's public notice on the proposed removal of Sunehri Masjid has generated a substantial public response, demonstrating the significance and sensitivity of the issue. The NDMC is committed to carefully considering the public's input and ensuring a transparent and informed decision-making process.