Kadimi Mosque: Centre Seeks Removal Of Century-Old Mosque For Central Vista Project| #The5PMBrief

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A major controversy has erupted over the future of the century-old Qadeemi Masjid, located inside Delhi's Krishi Bhawan complex, as the Central Government tells the Delhi High Court that the mosque must be removed to facilitate the Central Vista redevelopment project.In its status report, the Centre argued that retaining a permanent religious structure within a government office complex is incompatible with the secular character of government property. The proposed redevelopment involves construction of Common Central Secretariat Buildings 4 and 5 at the site of Krishi Bhawan and Shastri Bhawan.The mosque's caretaking committee has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection against demolition. It has requested that the mosque be preserved or that an adequate alternative prayer facility be provided nearby.The Centre has also pointed to another mosque near India Gate as an alternative place of worship.During the November 2 hearing, the Delhi High Court questioned whether any rules specifically prohibit providing prayer facilities for a community within government premises.The matter is scheduled for its next hearing on November 23. n18oc_the-5pm-briefn18oc_indiaCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: November 05, 2026, 17:29 IST