Maharashtra Authorities Demolish Unauthorized Roadside Shrine After BJP MLA's Complaints
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Unauthorized Islamic shrine (Mazar) on a highway in Nashik, Maharashtra demolished by authorities on March 1st-2nd.
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BJP MLA Nitish Rane had complained about the illegal structure, vowed to build a Hanuman temple there if not removed.
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Rane accused a highways official of taking bribe to allow construction of the shrine.
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Rane said the shrine was a safety hazard, raised concerns about appeasement politics.
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After Rane's complaints, the state administration has now dismantled the illegal structure.