Saharanpur, Jan. 19 -- Amid the controversy surrounding the redevelopment work at Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi, Congress MP Imran Masood stated that "public faith is being hurt" and alleged that there is a restriction on Constitutional rights.

Masood told ANI, "People's beliefs are being hurt... There is a restriction on constitutional rights... Can the broken idols be restored?... Many people from Haridwar have told me that Har Ki Pauri is being demolished as well..."

The remarks come after a controversy erupted over a demolition and clearing drive at Manikarnika Ghat, where heavy machinery was used to remove encroachments and old structures as part of a beautification and strengthening project. During the process, several ancient idol...