Himachal Pradesh Leader Jairam Thakur Demands Arrest of AIMIM Delhi Chief Shoaib Jamai Over Sanjauli Mosque Video
Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 26: Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur has demanded the arrest of AIMIM Delhi Chief Shoaib Jamai for filming inside the allegedly illegal Sanjauli mosque. Thakur criticized AIMIM and its leader Asaduddin Owaisi, claiming the party is restricted to a particular community and often makes controversial statements.
Thakur said, “Owaisi is a party’s leader that is restricted to a community, it is his party that gives controversial statements. A party leader comes to Shimla and goes to a Masjid that is sealed since it is an alleged illegal construction, there he goes inside and does videography, and he says points to another building and claims that building is taller than the masjid, it is not about a taller building, it does not mean that building is an illegal construction.”
Earlier, the Sanjauli Mosque issue flared up after AIMIM Delhi Chief Shoaib Jamai visited the mosque and posted a video on social media, alleging discriminatory actions against the mosque compared to other illegal constructions in the area. In his video, he questioned why the mosque had been specifically targeted, stating, “Will the bulldozer run on all, or was only the mosque singled out?” He also presented live footage, claiming to show evidence of the illegal structures surrounding the mosque.
Jamai said the court should decide whether the mosque is legal or illegal and announced his intention to file a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the High Court, citing numerous illegal buildings in Shimla. According to Jamai, the law must apply equally to all.
Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur also demanded the arrest of the AIMIM leader. “I received information that an FIR has been registered against the said leader, but not only FIR should be registered for such an act, but the arrests should be made and strict action should be taken,” he added.
On Wednesday, the Imam of the Sanjauli mosque, Sajid Alam, also condemned the AIMIM Delhi Chief for disrupting the peaceful atmosphere of Shimla. Alam said, “We celebrate festivals and marriages together. Outsiders don’t understand the culture and harmony we share in this region. This situation arose because people from outside, with no knowledge of our way of living, came and caused trouble.”
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Himachal Pradesh -: Himachal Pradesh is a state in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and cool weather.
Leader of Opposition -: The Leader of Opposition is a person in the government who leads the party that is not in power and often questions the decisions of the ruling party.
Jairam Thakur -: Jairam Thakur is a politician from Himachal Pradesh who belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He was the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh before becoming the Leader of Opposition.
AIMIM -: AIMIM stands for All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen, a political party in India that mainly represents the interests of Muslims.
Delhi Chief -: In this context, the Delhi Chief refers to the head or leader of the AIMIM party in Delhi, which is the capital city of India.
Shoaib Jamai -: Shoaib Jamai is the leader of the AIMIM party in Delhi. He is involved in the controversy mentioned in the summary.
Sanjauli mosque -: The Sanjauli mosque is a place of worship for Muslims located in Sanjauli, a town in Himachal Pradesh.
Asaduddin Owaisi -: Asaduddin Owaisi is the national leader of the AIMIM party and a Member of Parliament in India.
Imam -: An Imam is a religious leader in Islam who leads prayers in a mosque.
Sajid Alam -: Sajid Alam is the Imam of the Sanjauli mosque, meaning he is the religious leader there.
