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Metro 3 vs Parsis: MMRCL compares Parsi beliefs to Sati
Updated On: 09 October, 2018 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Arita Sarkar
Metro authorities have rejected all alternatives proposed by expert hired by Parsi community; HC's final verdict expected soon
The Parsi community has argued that if underground Metro III corridor were to pass under Wadiaji Atash Behram, it would desecrate sacred fire burning within. File pic
The massive battle put up by the Parsi community to save two of their sacred Atash Behrams from Metro III is now drawing to a close, as final arguments on both sides ended yesterday in the Bombay High Court. While the final judgment is expected soon, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL), in their response, has rejected all the eight alternatives proposed by the international expert appointed by the community.
Parsis say 'No'
Emotions ran high in the packed courtroom, as members of the community intently listened to every word spoken by Srihari Aney, senior counsel for MMRCL, especially due to the 'insensitive' comments he had made a couple of weeks ago. When Aney suggested that the sacred fire can be reconsecrated in another area, all the Parsis in the room unanimously yelled "No."
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