The Hindu community in Beverwijk has refused to leave its temple on Elbestraat after the municipality set October 1 as the departure deadline. The municipality wants to use the site for housing and has threatened to arrange an eviction. The community wants a permanent alternative location first and says it was previously promised the opportunity to buy the property.

The municipality says the site had already been designated for sale and that earlier investigations found the association unable to purchase it; a later review was overtaken by the Didam judgment. The community has hired a lawyer to pursue the alleged commitments, while former alderman Frans Koster supports its position. Beverwijk says a temporary-use agreement remains negotiable until next year to give the community more time to find another location. If no agreement is reached, the municipality intends to seek legal enforcement of the eviction.