A delegation of farmers from Himachal Pradesh met Solan Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma to express concerns regarding the Chester Hill housing project in Ber Gaon and nearby villages. They presented a memorandum demanding an end to illegal dumping in natural drains and the reopening of traditional access routes to pastures that have been blocked. The farmers emphasized the need for strict enforcement of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act to prevent external pressures leading to forced land sales. Mohit Verma, a representative of the Himachal Kisan Sabha, noted that previous complaints had not led to concrete action, despite assurances from officials. Meanwhile, CPI (M) leaders are calling for the removal of acting Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta, who criticized a probe report regarding the project. The Chester Hill project, proposed between 2019 and 2025, has been marred by allegations of violating land laws, including accusations of benami transactions. The controversy escalated after the Chief Secretary's comments on the legality of the investigation into the project.