Ahmedabad 2036 Olympics: Asaram Bapu’s Ashram Land Among Sites for Acquisition

Ahmedabad 2036 Olympics: In preparation for hosting the 2036 Olympics, land in Motera housing three ashrams, one of which belongs to Asaram Bapu, is planned to be acquired for the development of the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Olympic Village, and various sports facilities near the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, according to a report from The Times of India.

"As a master plan for the creation of Olympic facilities for the 2036 Games is being prepared, the land of three ashrams, including rape-convict Asaram's ashram in Motera, is set to be acquired for the Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, Olympic Village, and other sports facilities coming up on approximately 650 acres of land near the present Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera," the TOI report stated.

The report also added that the government has also initiated the process to provide alternative sites to these trusts.

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"With regards to the Sant Shree Asaram Ashram, Bhartiya Seva Samaj, and Sadashiv Pragya Mandal, the collector's office will complete pending proceedings by the law. The Land Parcel Finalisation Committee will decide on providing alternative land or compensation for constructions. Sadashiv Pragya Mandal has requested to retain structures at their current locations. The master plan may accommodate this, subject to cooperation in handing over other land parcels," the report added.

India’s Olympic Ambitions

India’s official bid to host the 2036 Olympics began in October 2024, when the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) issued a Letter of Intent, expressing the country’s interest in hosting the event.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since pledged his full support to the bid, stating that the government is committed to securing the hosting rights. “We are pushing for hosting rights of the 2036 Olympics; it will take Indian sports to new heights," he said in January.

While India is considered a leading contender for the 2036 Olympics, it faces competition from other countries, including Saudi Arabia, Poland, Indonesia, South Africa, Qatar, Hungary, Turkey, Mexico, and Egypt. The final decision on who will host the 2036 Games will be made in 2026, after the election of the next president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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