The Delhi High Court rejected the management committee’s plea to stay the installation of Rani Lakshmi Bai’s statue at the historic Shahi Eidgah Mosque in Mathura. Basically, the court rejected the committee’s request and paved the way for the installation of the statue.
According to Indian media reports, after the decision regarding the land near the Shahi Eidgah, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and MCD officials reached the spot and started the installation of Rani Lakshmibai statue.
According to the report, barricades have been erected around the Eidgah premises and the road has been closed for visitors and tight security arrangements have been made to deal with any situation.