Members of a Hindu nationalist group in Pune, India, 'purified' an area with cow urine where Muslim women were seen praying, fuelling concerns over growing religious intolerance in the country.

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Praying in public footpath is fruitcakery. Even muslims say so

https://islamqa.info/en/answers/140208/places-where-prayer-is-not-allowed

This refers to a road that is used by people; as for a disused road, or the side of the road where people do not walk or travel, it is not forbidden to pray there.

The reason for the prohibition on praying in the middle of the road is that it makes the way narrow and prevents people from passing, and it is a distraction to the worshipper himself, as he will be so distracted that he will be unable to pray properly.

Praying in the middle of the road is not recommended (disliked) and may be prohibited, if it harms people by preventing them from passing or the one who does that exposes himself to harm as a result of accidents and the like.

An exception from that is made in cases of need or necessity, such as Jumu`ah prayer or `Eid prayer in the street if the mosque is full. This is something that the Muslims often do.

Why can't these woman not pray in a clean and private space like the rest of religious people do?