“Campaign Underway to Make People Homeless Throughout Delhi,” Says AAP MLA Gopal Rai Amid Demolition Drive
New Delhi: A political controversy has erupted in the national capital after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Gopal Rai strongly criticised the ongoing demolition drive being carried out by municipal authorities across several areas of Delhi. Big News Network+1
During an interaction with news agency ANI, Mr. Rai alleged that the demolition activities, which began early Wednesday morning following a court order, reflect a larger campaign allegedly orchestrated by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to displace residents and leave them without shelter. @mathrubhumi
“Since the BJP government came to power, it’s not just about one place. Still, this government is carrying out the demolition of encroachments and people’s homes across Delhi… A campaign is underway to make people homeless throughout Delhi,” Rai said. @mathrubhumi
Demolition Drive and Government Response
The demolition drive undertaken on January 7 took place in encroached areas including Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, and Ramlila Maidan, following directives from the Delhi High Court to remove illegal structures and clear public land. Big News Network
Officials and BJP representatives defended the operation, asserting that the actions were in compliance with judicial orders to prevent unlawful encroachments that block public land and transport routes. They stressed that people have no legal right to occupy government land. @mathrubhumi
BJP leaders including Dilip Jaiswal and Kailash Gahlot highlighted the importance of adhering to court mandates and ensuring that illegal structures are removed in accordance with the law. @mathrubhumi
Stone-Pelting and Public Order
According to Delhi Police officials, the situation escalated at Turkman Gate when groups of 25–30 individuals allegedly began pelting stones at police and municipal staff involved in the demolition work. Five police personnel were reportedly injured and have since been treated. Authorities have detained several people in connection with the incident. Big News Network
Police coordination efforts were reportedly undertaken beforehand to maintain public order, with meetings held involving local stakeholders such as the Aman Committee to prevent any disturbance during the removal of encroachments. Big News Network
📌 Sources & Further Reading
🔗 Original Article (ANI News via Big News Network): https://aninews.in/news/national/politics/campaign-underway-to-make-people-homeless-throughout-delhi-aap-mla-gopal-rai-condemns-delhi-demolition-drive20260107135537/
🔗 Related Coverage on the Demolition Drive and Political Reactions: https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/aap-mla-gopal-rai-slams-bjp-delhi-demolition-drive-qbgkgzgv
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