Statue of Standing Hanuman in Ujjain Remains Unmoved; Administration’s Efforts Fail as Political Tensions Rise

Statue of Standing Hanuman in Ujjain Remains Unmoved; Administration’s Efforts Fail as Political Tensions Rise

Desk: Multiple attempts by the administration to relocate the idol at the ancient ‘Standing Hanuman’ temple in Ujjain—which fell within the scope of road-widening projects for the Simhastha 2028 preparations—have failed. The idol did not budge despite the use of cranes and technical interventions, prompting devotees and seers to launch a protest, framing the issue as a matter of faith. Now, seers from Ayodhya and Vrindavan are also weighing in, and the matter is evolving from a mere administrative action into a broader debate involving religious, historical, and political dimensions.