CM Caught Sleeping Amid Heated Debate On Illegal Mosque Construction

As the debate over the illegal construction of a mosque in Shimla intensified in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, the Chief Minister was caught on camera dozing off.

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Himachal Pradesh Minister and Congress leader Anirudh Singh called for an investigation into the construction of the Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla during his address to the Assembly. He pointed out that the mosque’s alleged illegal construction had escalated tensions in the area.

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Anirudh Singh, who serves as the Rural Development Minister, questioned whether the necessary permissions were obtained from the administration before the mosque was established. He remarked, “They started the construction without approval. It was an illegal structure. First, one floor was built, then the rest followed.”

The minister also expressed his concerns, stating, “They have a habit of engaging in illegal activities. They built a 5-storey mosque. This entire matter should be investigated.”

The construction of the mosque has sparked significant controversy in Himachal Pradesh, leading to approximately 44 court hearings, though no conclusive decision has been reached yet. Singh further raised alarms about the rising incidents of theft in the Sanjauli market area and expressed concerns regarding love jihad.