My Reflections

A structure was built by a general of medieval period in 16th century, 1528 precisely. The dome and arches of the structure suggested, it was a mosque. A mosque amidst hundreds of temples. Medieval architecture and calligraphy on the walls and overall imprint of Islamic architecture suggested beyond doubt the structure was mischief of a Muslim king. Utmost effort was put by learned scholars to disprove and change fact. All valid and invalid sources were meticulously studied. Facts and f igures were put forward. One group of scholars established that the building was constructed much before the Muslims arrival in the country and later converted into a mosque. The cruel king of medieval period converted this structure into a mosque in order to demoralize the local populace. Other account verified that the general of marauding army demolished temple and constructed the mosque exactly at the same place where Lord Rama took birth. The matter remained sub judice frustrating and infuria

Simri police station, Simri bus stop, Simri field, Simri post office, Simri Middle school, Simri High School, simri weekly haat held on Monday and Friday, Simri annual mela; for locals, Simri infact, is local head quarters. Locals associate their village with Simri for easy identification e.g. SImri-Bastawara, Simri-Bharati etc. Simri market is bustling with activities today thanks to the amity among people.    People say with sense of pride that the market is as developed as one in Darbhanga town. Peace and Communal harmony are definitely enabling factors for the economic development of any place. Today, Simri-Bastawara is in news for wrong reason. Some lunatics have committed wrong during chhatta puja and the divisive forces are up in the arms to tear the fabric of unity of the region. As ugly monster of riot descends at our place aiming to pounce and quench its thirst for  blood , let us raise our hands in prayer that the monster bites the dust and retreat.  O! Hindus a