India, June 1 -- During a special meeting held at the Sarasbaug Ganpati temple on Saturday, trustees, pujaris and representatives of several prominent temples across the state unanimously opposed the proposed Maharashtra Devsthan Inam Abolition Draft Act, 2026.

More than 100 representatives of major temple trusts and religious mandals across Pune district and other parts of the state attended the meeting. Representatives of all eight Ashtavinayak temples, the Khandoba temple at Jejuri, Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Kasba Ganpati temple and other leading religious institutions participated in the meeting.

Senior Pune-based advocate S K Jain was also present and voiced strong objections to the proposed legislation. The meeting resolved to lea...