Buddhist Monks Protest Kalyan Demolition, Lie Before Bulldozers to Save Sacred Buddha Statue

On May 30, Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation demolished parts of the Buddha Bhoomi Foundation complex in Kalyan using bulldozers and heavy machinery. Buddhist monks protested, alleging authorities violated due process and disrespected sacred structures. Videos showed monks lying before machinery to stop the demolition. The civic body defended its actions, citing prior notices and land ownership. The incident sparked protests and an indefinite hunger strike by monks.