Illegal 2-storey mosque constructed on government hospital land in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Bharat Hindu Munnani (Bharat Hindu Front) lodged a complaint demanding the demolition of the mosque!

An illegal two-storey mosque constructed on hospital land

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) – An unauthorized 2-storey mosque has been built on the premises of Stanley Government Hospital here without obtaining any prior permission. Bharat Hindu Munnani, a pro-Hindu organisation, has recently submitted a memorandum to the District Collector demanding its demolition. According to the Tamil daily Dinamalar, the mosque and dargah (Muslim shrine) inside the hospital grounds in Royapuram attract Muslims daily for offering prayers.

Members of Bharat Hindu Munnani submitting a memorandum of demands to the District Collector

Local Hindu devouts told Sanatan Prabhat that mosque authorities had initially sought permission from hospital management only for renovation. However, after receiving approval, additional floors were constructed; an allegation strongly voiced by local Hindus. (How can hospital administration grant permission for “renovation” when the mosque itself was illegally built on government hospital land? This either points to a political conspiracy or to the hospital authorities bowing before Muslim mob pressure! – Editor) Following complaints from Hindus, the Public Works Department officials have ordered a halt to the ongoing construction.

Key points raised by Bharat Hindu Munnani :

1. In this matter, K. Delhibabu, State Secretary of Bharat Hindu Munnani, submitted a complaint to the Chennai District Collector stating:

2. The mosque has been constructed on nearly 3,000 sq. ft. of hospital land, which was originally designated for storing oxygen cylinders.

3. Every day, at least 100 people visit this mosque, using loudspeakers for prayers.

4. Visitors park their 2-wheelers within the hospital premises, causing obstruction to patients, their relatives, and hospital staff. When confronted, they even attack doctors and the general public.

5. Earlier complaints had led to a temporary halt in construction. Yet now, illegal construction has resumed without any official permission.

6. The 2nd floor of the mosque is nearly complete. Before it is finished, the entire structure should be demolished and the land restored for hospital use only.

Editorial Perspectives

• With the DMK government; known for appeasing Muslims; holding power in Tamil Nadu and Chennai, such incidents are hardly surprising.

• Tamil Nadu, which has become a hub of injustices against Hindus, is now witnessing the courageous fight of Hindu organisations. Their struggle deserves the highest appreciation ! Hindus across Bharat must stand firmly behind such organisations; this is the need of the hour !