Controversy Surrounds Sanjauli Masjid Construction in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh CM assures that the state government harbors no intentions of disturbing any community amid the controversy over Sanjauli Masjid's legality. With local MLAs and ministers engaging in discussions, the case is set for a court hearing on September 7 to decide its fate.

Amid the ongoing controversy over the legality of the under-construction Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu assured on Thursday that the state government has no intentions of disturbing any community. Sukhu highlighted that the local MLA and ministers are actively consulting with the area's residents. 'We have no intentions to disturb any community. We will not let any incident happen in the state. Political protests keep happening but no political worker has any right to disturb law and order in the state. Our local MLA and ministers are holding talks there,' CM Sukhu told ANI.

Addressing Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks, the Chief Minister underscored that no one would be permitted to take the law into their hands. 'As per the Constitution, anyone can stay anywhere in India... We have to ensure that no person from any community is disturbed. We will fulfil this responsibility well. No one will be allowed to take the law into their hands,' CM Sukhu stated.

Earlier, Hyderabad MP and AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Congress over its stance on the issue, questioning whether the Himachal government is run by BJP or Congress. 'There is only hatred in Himachal's 'Mohabbat ki Dukaan'! In this video, the Himachal minister is speaking the language of the BJP,' Owaisi commented, sharing an Anirudh Singh speech on the platform X.

The mosque's fate will be decided in the Municipal Commissioner's court, where a hearing is scheduled for September 7 to determine whether the 'unauthorised construction' should be demolished. The Sanjauli Mosque row continues to stir political debate in Himachal Pradesh, with both BJP and Congress leaders vocalizing their stances. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)