Tensions escalate in eastern India as Buddhist groups protest for nearly two months over the ownership of Buddhism’s holiest site. The dispute centers around the control of a revered shrine, which has sparked widespread demonstrations and debates about religious identity in the region. Buddhist monks and followers demand the return of the site, which they believe is crucial to preserving their faith.
Al Jazeera’s Aksel Zaimovic reports from eastern India.
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