Call for peace march in Shimla on Friday

September 26, 2024 00:44

Protest against the illegal construction of the Sanjauli Mosque, in Shimla/File image

Members of civil society have called for a 'Sadbhavna March' on September 27 to spread the message of peace and harmony amid the recent unauthorised mosque controversy that has sparked communal tensions in the town and across the state.

"We appeal to the people to reach near DC Office, Shimla at 11 am on September 27 and join the Sadbhavna March led by common citizens in protest against the efforts being made to create animosity between different communities," former Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation Sanjay Chauhan said at a press conference in Shimla.

He alleged that an atmosphere of communal tension and fear is being created in Shimla by turning the quarrel between two persons into a dispute between two communities.

"Shimla is a historical place where people of different religions, communities and regions have been living together and running their business with mutual brotherhood. In the Constitution of India, everyone has the right to live and do business in any part of the country" he said. -- PTI

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

LIVE! Modi stranded for 2 hours at Deoghar airport

''Have Muslims Faced Problems In Maharashtra?'

'We have given riot-free Maharashtra in our 18-month rule.'

'Mazar' inside school where Rahul Gandhi studied razed

Rajiv Gandhi, his son Rahul Gandhi, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Karan Singh, Naveen Patnaik besides celebrated authors like Amitav Ghosh and Vikram Seth studied at The Doon School.

Fire at Mumbai's BKC metro basement, op suspended

No injuries were reported in the blaze that erupted around 1.10 pm. It was confined to wooden sheets, furniture and construction material at a depth of 40-50 feet of the station located in Bandra East, causing heavy smoke in the area,...

Guru's Nephew Takes On Eknath Shinde

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'