With demolitions of some hotels and houses planned in Joshimath, the owner of Malari Inn objected to the way that the state authorities were proceeding in the matter.
Thakur Singh Rana on 10 January 2023 said, "If this hotel is being demolished in public interest, I stand with the government. I support the demolition even though there are partial cracks, and the hotel is solid."
Objecting to the process, he added, "At least I should be given a notice. Monetary valuation (of hotel) should be done. Why are they keeping me here? Is my family being kept here so that we die? Let us go. We'll go."
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