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Before and after images of the bus stop on the National Highway-766 in Mysuru.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A bus stop in Mysuru, recently in the news over a BJP MP’s threat to raze it for looking like a mosque because it had three domes on top, now has a new look, videos and images shared online show.<\/p>\n

The bus stop on the Kerala Border-Kollegala section of the National Highway-766 now only has a single dome, painted red. Two smaller domes that were present – with all three coloured gold – are now missing.<\/p>\n

This comes days after Karnataka BJP MP Pratap Simha sparked a controversy by saying that he has asked engineers to demolish the “mosque-like” structure which had been constructed by an MLA from his party.<\/p>\n

“I’ve seen it on social media. The bus stand has three domes, a big one in the middle and two small ones beside it. That’s a masjid only,” he had said.<\/p>\n

He had also claimed that such “Gumbaz-like” structures were being constructed in most parts of Mysuru.<\/p>\n

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The bus stop on the Kerala Border-Kollegala section of the National Highway-766 now only has a single dome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

“I’ve told engineers to demolish the structure in three-four days. If they don’t, I will take a JCB and demolish it,” he had threatened.<\/p>\n

His statement was criticised by many, including the opposition, as divisive.<\/p>\n

Local BJP MLA Ram Das, who built the bus stop, first denied his party colleague’s comments, reiterating that the bus shelter design was inspired by the Mysore Palace.<\/p>\n

Later, Mr Das apologised in a letter addressed to local people, saying he had “designed the bus stop keeping in mind the heritage of Mysore”.<\/p>\n

“Differences of opinion arose… That’s why I am getting two domes removed. I’m sorry if anyone’s feelings were hurt,” he said.<\/p>\n

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Earlier, the bus stop had three domes – with all three coloured gold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This morning, Mr Simha shared the news about the changes made to the bus shelter. He also thanked the BJP MLA and the district administration for addressing his concerns.<\/p>\n

Earlier, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), taking note of Mr Simha’s tweet, had issued a notice to the Mysuru City Corporation and the Karnataka Rural Infrastructure Development Limited (KRIDL) to ensure the bus shelter stop was removed.<\/p>\n

Claiming that the structure was constructed to achieve “controversial kind of issues”, the highway authority gave one week time to remove it.<\/p>\n

“Since it (the structure) has developed communal issue… this may be treated as notice, otherwise as per the Highway Administration Act 2003 action will be initiated,” the NHAI said.<\/p>\n

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