PFI demands reconstruction of Babri Masjid

December 6, 2011

Mangalore, December 6: Popular Front of India organised public programmes in the national capital and various parts of the country on the 19th anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition demanding its reconstruction of the mosque on the same site.

In New Delhi, the dharna held at Jantar Mantar was attended by hundreds of people. PFI chairman E M Abdul Rahiman inaugurated the programme. Adv Bahar U Barqi of Supreme Court, Dr Anwarul Islam of Majlis-e-Mushawarah, SDPI Delhi State Convener Abdul Rasheed Agwan and the programme convener Moulana Kaleemullah Siddiqui, and other leaders belonging to different organisations address the gathering.

In a memorandum addressed to the President and Prime Minister of India, PFI, has pointed out that the immediate assurance given by the then prime minister P V Narasimha Rao to rebuild the mosque failed to materialize till now.

Only rebuilding the masjid on the same site would serve justice and restore the faith of millions of upright citizens of India, Muslims and non-Muslims, it said.

The memorandum also pointed out that all legal procedures related to the issue are still pending settlement. The case filed in 1961 related to ownership of the masjid and its premises is now before the Supreme Court of India after the controversial Allahabad High Court verdict to partition the land into three parts. The criminal case filed in 1992 against those who have demolished the Masjid is indefinitely delayed. The Central Government has not initiated any action on the recommendations of Justice Liberhan's Commission which enquired the events that led to the destruction of the masjid.

In a press release the organization has urged the government of India to expedite the proceedings of Supreme Court of India for a final verdict in the appeal cases of title suit pending against the controversial High Court verdict; to announce actions taken against those whom Justice Liberhan's Commission has found guilty in destructing Babri Masjid, and to initiate steps for a legislation by the Indian Parliament for rebuilding Babri Masjid on the same site where it stood earlier, since the ultimate solution to the problem lies in fulfilling the nation's commitment to justice.

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Respiratory illnesses rise in Karnataka’s capital as air quality deteriorates

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February 5,2026

Bengaluru: As air quality continues to worsen across several parts of the city, hospitals in Bengaluru are reporting a steady rise in patients suffering from respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), health officials and doctors said.

Data from the Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust (SAST) shows that 3,891 patients received treatment for respiratory ailments between April and November 2024. The figure rose to 4,187 during the same period in 2025.

Private hospitals, too, are witnessing a 10–15 per cent year-on-year increase in such cases.

While doctors caution that the rise cannot be attributed solely to air pollution, a significant number of patients are non-smokers with no prior history of respiratory disease.

“Nearly 70 per cent of the patients we see are non-smokers with no previous respiratory issues. When other causes are ruled out, air pollution emerges as the most likely factor,” said Dr Manjunath PH, consultant interventional pulmonologist at a hospital in Kengeri.

Doctors noted that patient footfall spikes during the winter months and around Deepavali, when air quality typically worsens.

“There is a clear correlation between poor air quality and the rise in cases. People commonly present with persistent cough, breathlessness and irritation of the respiratory tract, indicating the impact of polluted air on their health,” said Dr Sheetal Chaurasia, consultant in pulmonary medicine at a private hospital in Whitefield.

Dr Chaurasia added that respiratory tract infections are also on the rise.

“Poor air quality leads to chronic airway inflammation, making the airways more vulnerable to infections. We are seeing an increase in both upper and lower respiratory tract infections,” she said.

Patients with pre-existing respiratory conditions remain the worst affected.

“For those already diagnosed with respiratory illnesses, deteriorating air quality significantly worsens the condition. Both the frequency and severity of attacks increase sharply,” said Dr Vandana P, a pulmonologist at a hospital on Bannerghatta Road.

Doctors also flagged a worrying trend of rising respiratory problems among younger adults and children.

To reduce exposure, they advised people to wear masks while travelling on two-wheelers or autos and ensure adequate ventilation at home to minimise indoor air pollution.

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