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BJP MLA demands demolition of Jinnah House: Here's all you need to know about the place in 5 points

Mumbai: BJP MLA Mangal Prabhat Lodha demanded that Jinnah House, the residence of Pakistan's founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah in south Mumbai, be demolished and a cultural centre be built in its place. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on the budgetary demands of the Public Works Department (PWD), the MLA said, "The Jinnah residence in south Mumbai was the place from where the conspiracy of partition was hatched." Here's everything about Jinnah House in 5 points:
  • The grand house was built by Jinnah, is located in Malabar Hill area in south Mumbai.
  • It is also known as South Court.
  • It was built by Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, and remained his main residence until he left for Karachi following the Partition of India.
  • It was built by Jinnah in 1936 at a then exorbitant price of Rs 2 Lakh(200,000).
  • Its architect was Claude Batley
"Jinnah House is a symbol of the partition. The structure should be demolished," he said. Lodha said after the Parliament passed the Enemy Property Act, Jinnah House was the property of the Indian government. "Demolishing the property is the only option," he said. "The PWD is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the building and lakhs of rupees is spend over this," Lodha added. According to the legislator, after the passage of the Enemy Property Act, Jinnah's heirs cannot stake claim to the Jinnah house. "The structure should be demolished and a cultural centre highlighting Maharashtra's culture and pride should be built. The cultural centre should also exhibit the glorious history of India," Lodha said. The Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2016, which amends the Enemy Property Act, 1968, was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha on March 14, incorporating the amendments made by the Rajya Sabha last week. As per the Act, successors of those who migrated to Pakistan and China during partition will have no claim over the properties left behind in India.
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