ThePrintPod: Archaeologist KK Muhammed’s restored temples promote social harmony. Must it be called atonement?

Archaeologist KK Muhammed, in a recent interaction with podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, shared his views on reconstructing old temples. The former regional director of Archaeological Survey of India and a key figure in the excavation at the disputed Ayodhya site, Muhammed said that while he is dedicated to restoring historical structures, there is a personal, philosophical stance behind his efforts. Gestures of goodwill like Muhammed’s acknowledgement of historical realities are both laudable and timely. They counter populist voices that seek to paint every Muslim as an enemy of the majority, while also confronting conservative elements within the community who resist introspection. A government that doesn’t cater to populist voices, combined with individual efforts, like those of KK Muhammed, will help shape a better future for India. Watch Amana Begum Ansari discuss this & more.----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/opinion/kk-muhammeds-restored-temples-promote-social-harmony-must-it-be-called-atonement/2459643/