Sanjauli mosque committee begins demolition of 3 illegal floors

The Congress Govt of Himachal Pradesh, municipal corporation, Waqf board, and mosque committee yield under pressure from Hindu groups

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) – The demolition of the illegal construction at the Sanjauli mosque has begun. The municipal commissioner had ordered the demolition of the mosque’s top three floors on October 5^th. The mosque committee has been instructed to carry out the demolition at its own expense, after obtaining permission from the Waqf Board. On October 21^st, the committee began the process of demolition of the illegal portion.

Shimla : The Mosque Committee has started demolishing 3 illegal floors of the Sanjauli Mosque.

The Congress Govt in Himachal Pradesh, the Municipal Corporation, the Waqf Board and the Mosque Committee have bowed down to the pressure from Hindus !

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This mosque was built before 1947, originally consisting of just two floors. Later, three additional illegal floors were added. The case has been ongoing in the Municipal Court for the past 14 years. In recent months, Hindus raised concerns, and thousands of them came together to demand the demolition of the illegal construction. Under pressure, the State Congress Government, the municipal authorities, and the mosque committee had to agree to the demolition. This Hindu mobilization was led by staunch Hindutva supporter Kamal Gautam.

A hearing on the matter is also scheduled in the Himachal Pradesh High Court, with locals having filed a petition. They argue that the Municipal Court has not issued a final decision in the last 14 years. The commissioner’s demolition order is also interim. Hindus are demanding that the High Court should instruct the municipal commissioner to take a permanent decision soon.

The chairman of the mosque committee, Mohammad Latif, stated that they have started the demolition and are raising funds for the process through local Muslim businessmen. Approval from the Waqf board was also obtained after the municipal order.

Editorial Perspective

In the Kaliyug, strength lies in the unity. This has been demonstrated in this case. This shows what can happen if Hindus unite and make efforts in the right direction.