Bihar’s Mahabodhi Temple Protests: Buddhists Demand Control, Challenging 1949 Act
The Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya is at the center of a major dispute as Buddhist groups demand full control, challenging the 1949 Bodh Gaya Temple Act. Amid a 45-day hunger strike, the AIBF has taken the fight to the Supreme Court, reigniting historical tensions over the management of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya is at the center of a major dispute as Buddhist groups demand full control, challenging the 1949 Bodh Gaya Temple Act. Amid a 45-day hunger strike, the AIBF has taken the fight to the Supreme Court, reigniting historical tensions over the management of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
