Mumbai: Women's rights activist Trupti Desai, who led a successful campaign for women’s entry into the Shani Shingapur temple in Maharashtra, will hold a peaceful protest at Haji Ali dargah on Thursday evening.
The Bumata Brigade leader said, "We along with few Muslim women will hold a peaceful protest outside the dargah (Haji Ali). We will not enter the inner sanctum of the temple but decided to go where men and women are allowed to enter."
She said, "It is believed that your wishes come true at Haji Ali dargah. We will also wish for equal treatment for women at the dargah."
Recently, a local Shiv Sena leader Arafat Shaik stoked a controversy by saying that Desai would be hit with "slippers" if she tried to enter the Haji Ali Dargah but the gender equality campaigner said that she will go ahead with the plan on April 28.
Shaina NC, BJP, Spokesperson, said, "We will request Haji Ali dargah authorities to allow women to pray at par with men."
Currently women are not allowed into the inner sanctum of the dargah. Haji Rafat Hussain, AIMIM leader, said, "We will not tolerate if she (Trupti Desai) challenges the rights of Muslims."
Recently, Desai entered and offered prayers at the Shani Shingnapur temple and Tribakeshwar temple in Maharashtra.
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