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Delhi Jama Masjid restricting women's entry: Shahi Imam agrees to withdraw order

The issue had led to an outrage in some quarters as women rights activists termed the mosque's decision regressive and unacceptable

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Delhi Jama Masjid. Pic/ iStock

Delhi Jama Masjid. Pic/ iStock

Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam has agreed to withdraw the order restricting entry of women in the mosque, after Delhi LG V K Saxena spoke to him and requested him to take back the decree, Raj Niwas sources said on Thursday.

They added that Imam Bukhari agreed to revoke the order, on the condition that visitors respect and maintain the sanctity of the mosque.

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