BJP glorifying bulldozer action, alleges Asaduddin Owaisi
6 months ago

BJP glorifying bulldozer action, alleges Asaduddin Owaisi

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Stating that his party is eagerly waiting for the Supreme Court to lay down guidelines in the next hearing on unauthorised demolition of private properties, scheduled for October 1, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday stated that the BJP has been glorifying the bulldozer action and not the Constitution. Meanwhile, referring to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remark that the Union Cabinet accepting “one nation, one election” proposal showcases PM Modi’s iron will to bolster democracy through clean and financially efficient elections, Owaisi asked: “What were electoral bonds? Was it because of this?” Asad condemns Bandi’s remarks on Madrasas AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s remarks that Madrasas are breeding grounds for terrorism, adding that it fuels Islamophobia. Every Indian should strongly condemn this hateful statement of MOS Home that he is encouraging Islamophobia in India,” Owaisi posted on X.

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UP Bulldozer Drive: Muslim Homes Demolished Amid Heightened Communal Tensions
1 month, 1 week ago

UP Bulldozer Drive: Muslim Homes Demolished Amid Heightened Communal Tensions

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 17, 2025 16:52 IST - 16 MINS READ On January 16, Mohammad Mateen, 40, a driver from Khaggu Sarai of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested on charges of “disturbing peace.” His family, however, alleges that the arrest is part of an ongoing effort to force them out of their home following the “discovery” of a purported centuries-old …

Bulldozer action continues to rile up Leftist media: Foreign Policy publishes misleading article calling encroachment removal as 'anti-Muslim'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bulldozer action continues to rile up Leftist media: Foreign Policy publishes misleading article calling encroachment removal as 'anti-Muslim'

Op India  

The “bulldozer justice” which became synonymous with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s stern action against illegal encroachments continues to irk the Islamo-leftist cabal who have been asserting that somehow the bulldozer action is “retributive justice” exclusively against Muslims. It further lamented that CM Yogi’s “bulldozer model” was replicated in other BJP-ruled states including Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and …

Razing impunity: On bulldozer demolitions and the Supreme Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Razing impunity: On bulldozer demolitions and the Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Demolition of property as a punitive measure against alleged offenders amounts to wilful subversion of the rule of law. The Supreme Court of India has now ventured to put an end to this culture of impunity by laying down enforceable guidelines and directions to prevent demolition of homes and buildings without following due process. It also underpinned its order on …

‘End of terror, jungle raj’: Oppn parties in U.P welcome SC verdict on bulldozer action
4 months, 1 week ago

‘End of terror, jungle raj’: Oppn parties in U.P welcome SC verdict on bulldozer action

Hindustan Times  

Opposition parties in Uttar Pradesh welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on bulldozer action and said they hoped state governments would now adhere to the rule of the law. While Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati said this decision would put an end to the ‘terror’ of bulldozers, the Samajwadi Party hoped that the Uttar Pradesh government “will follow the law and …

India’s top court cracks down on use of bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s top court cracks down on use of bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The top court took a tough stance on “bulldozer …

Supreme Court slams 'bulldozer justice': Key takeaways from the verdict
4 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court slams 'bulldozer justice': Key takeaways from the verdict

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has taken objection to ‘bulldozer justice’, a term used for some state authorities demolishing the properties of accused or convicts. It has also laid down directives to curb illegal demolitions The Supreme Court has come down heavily on “bulldozer justice” by some state authorities, saying demolishing the properties of an accused or convict without following due process …

Owaisi welcomes SC's directions on bulldozer justice
4 months, 1 week ago

Owaisi welcomes SC's directions on bulldozer justice

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's directions on 'bulldozer justice' and claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier had celebrated "bulldozer raj", which the SC called "a lawless state of affairs". Coming down hard on 'bulldozer justice', the Supreme Court today laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and said the Executive cannot become …

Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’
4 months, 1 week ago

Bulldozer Justice: Supreme Court lays down pan-India guidelines, says ‘not a happy sight to see women, children…’

Live Mint  

Bulldozer Justice: To curb ‘bulldozer justice’, the Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties. — No demolition should be carried out without a prior show cause notice, returnable either in accordance with the time provided by the local municipal laws or within 15 days time from the date of service of such notice, whichever is …

‘Bulldozer justice’ simply unacceptable under rule of law, says Supreme Court
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Bulldozer justice’ simply unacceptable under rule of law, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

Citizens’ voices cannot be throttled by a threat of destroying their properties, and “bulldozer justice” is simply unacceptable under the rule of law, the Supreme Court has said. Observing that justice through bulldozers was unknown to any civilised system of jurisprudence, a bench headed by Chief Justice D. Y. Chandrachud said the State must follow due process of law before …

'Whether it is temple or dargah…': Supreme Court on bulldozer action
5 months, 3 weeks ago

'Whether it is temple or dargah…': Supreme Court on bulldozer action

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court, in a landmark decision, emphasized that public safety takes precedence over religious structures encroaching on roads, water bodies, or rail tracks. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, clarified that being accused in a criminal case does not justify bulldozer action, even for severe crimes like rape or terrorism. While hearing a batch …

'Bulldozer' not symbol of rule of law; SC fulfilled Centre's responsibility: Mayawati
6 months, 1 week ago

'Bulldozer' not symbol of rule of law; SC fulfilled Centre's responsibility: Mayawati

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP president Mayawati on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over the "rising" trend of using bulldozers for demolitions, saying it does not symbolise a just rule of law. The Bahujan Samaj Party supremo also stressed that the Centre and state governments must pay attention to the implementation of the Constitution and the rule of …

Supreme Court red light on bulldozer justice till Oct 1
6 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court red light on bulldozer justice till Oct 1

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed authorities across the country not to demolish properties, including those accused of crime till October 1, without seeking its prior permission. However, such an order would not be applicable for unauthorised constructions on public streets, footpaths, abutting railway lines, water bodies, or public spaces,” the court ordered. A bench of justices B …

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’
6 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court to examine suggestions to stop ‘bulldozer justice’

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court will examine on Tuesday suggestions from petitioners seeking relief from States bulldozing homes and private properties of undertrials, and frame pan-India guidelines. Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, the main petitioner, has suggested prior notice at least 45 to 60 days in advance of a demolition specifying the legal provisions under which the property would be razed and attaching personal liability …

Alleged involvement in crime not a ground for bulldozing private property: Supreme Court
6 months, 1 week ago

Alleged involvement in crime not a ground for bulldozing private property: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the allleged involvement of a person in a crime was not a ground for the demolition of his or her property. Read Editorial: ​Demolition squad: On the Supreme Court and ‘bulldozer justice’ The Bench told the government that the courts would not remain “oblivious to such demolition threats inconceivable in a nation where law …

Letters to The Editor — September 6, 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — September 6, 2024

The Hindu  

Focus on AI The report is indeed shocking. S. Ramakrishnasayee, Chennai ‘Bulldozer justice’ By flagging ‘bulldozer justice’, the Supreme Court of India has sent a clear and unequivocal message about its unwavering commitment to its constitutional mandate of safeguarding constitutionally guaranteed rights of Indian citizens. Bulldozer justice, which primarily targets those who are accused of crimes and from a certain …

Expect Supreme Court to issue clear guidelines on ‘bulldozer justice’ issue, says Rahul Gandhi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Expect Supreme Court to issue clear guidelines on ‘bulldozer justice’ issue, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Welcoming the Supreme Court observation against “bulldozer justice”, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, on Monday urged the top court to issue clear guidelines on the matter to protect citizens. “The Supreme Court’s comment on BJP’s unconstitutional and unjust ‘bulldozer policy’ is welcome. The Congress leader said bulldozers not only symbolised “unbridled power”, but constantly challenged …

SP leader Haji Raza’s building demolished; latest in series of such demolitions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

SP leader Haji Raza’s building demolished; latest in series of such demolitions

Hindustan Times  

The authorities on Tuesday demolished a three-storied building of Opposition Samajwadi Party leader Haji Raza at Baqargunj in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur amid tight security with the deployment of personnel from 10 police stations. Raza was in the news in June after a local ruling Bharatiya Janata Party functionary filed a complaint against him for alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister …

Congress, other Opposition leaders slam bulldozer action in M.P.; seek Supreme Court’s intervention
7 months ago

Congress, other Opposition leaders slam bulldozer action in M.P.; seek Supreme Court’s intervention

The Hindu  

A day after properties of those accused of attacking a police station in Chhatarpur were demolished, various Congress leaders slammed the Madhya Pradesh Government and accused it of spreading hate against the Muslim community. Rajya Sabha member and Congress’ minority department national chairman Imran Pratapgarhi said that the State governments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party are finding …

Owaisi Slams Kishan for Will Use Bulldozers in Old City' Remarks
1 year, 4 months ago

Owaisi Slams Kishan for Will Use Bulldozers in Old City' Remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday called on people to be wary of BJP’s attempts to create hatred among communities in the city for political gains. Addressing public meetings in Karwan and Nampally constituencies, Owaisi attacked the BJP for saying that they would use bulldozers in the Old City. “Be careful of people who spit poison like this,” he …

BJP Vows Bulldozer Action Against Criminals in Chhattisgarh if Voted to Power; Cong Slams Its 'violent' Idea
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP Vows Bulldozer Action Against Criminals in Chhattisgarh if Voted to Power; Cong Slams Its 'violent' Idea

News 18  

Opposition BJP in Chhattisgarh on Sunday said criminals have become fearless under the Congress rule in the state, and promised to use bulldozers against such elements if the party is voted to power in the Assembly elections this year, drawing a sharp reaction from the ruling party that dubbed the idea as “violent”. After the violence during the Ram Navami …

Owaisi dares Modi to stop Chinese bulldozers in Arunachal
2 years, 6 months ago

Owaisi dares Modi to stop Chinese bulldozers in Arunachal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Referring to reports that China has ventured deep into Indian territory near Arunachal Pradesh, MIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi demanded that the Centre immediately convene a Parliament session to discuss the potential crisis. Speaking to mediapersons here on Saturday, Owaisi took a jibe at the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre and states where bulldozers were used for demolishing houses …

How a British bulldozer is being seen as a symbol of religious discrimination in India
2 years, 8 months ago

How a British bulldozer is being seen as a symbol of religious discrimination in India

The Independent  

At around 8.30am on 20 April, Rahima Begum, a street vendor in New Delhi, heard that the municipal authorities would be conducting an “anti-encroachment” demolition of makeshift homes and businesses in Jahangirpuri, where she lived and ran a roadside soft-drink shop with her family. The company’s website states: “Over the years, JCB has invested Rs20bn in India, and today employs …

Targeted demolitions: Uttar Pradesh back to bulldozer tactics yet again
2 years, 8 months ago

Targeted demolitions: Uttar Pradesh back to bulldozer tactics yet again

The Hindu  

Published : Jun 26, 2022 18:00 IST On June 20, 2022, police in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh took out a flag march, prominently displaying a new, unconventional addition to its armoury: the bulldozer. UP government affidavit On June 22, responding to the Supreme Court’s June 16 directive to explain the legality of the demolition drives at Prayagraj and Kanpur, …

Thousands protest ‘bulldozer justice’ against Indian Muslims
2 years, 9 months ago

Thousands protest ‘bulldozer justice’ against Indian Muslims

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Protests have been erupting in many Indian cities to condemn the demolition of homes and businesses belonging to Muslims, in what critics call a growing pattern of “bulldozer justice” aimed at punishing activists from the minority group. The protests were sparked by derogatory remarks about Islam and the Prophet Muhammed made recently by two spokespeople of Prime …

Bulldozer on the loose: The Hindu Editorial on demolition of property of Muslim activists
2 years, 9 months ago

Bulldozer on the loose: The Hindu Editorial on demolition of property of Muslim activists

The Hindu  

The demolition of houses and buildings linked to protesters in Uttar Pradesh is nothing but retribution and collective punishment targeted at Muslims. The fig-leaf of legality attached to the claim that the action by the Prayagraj Development Authority was to clear an illegal building has been blown away by the fact that the notice of demolition was addressed to Mr. …

Thousands protest 'bulldozer justice' against Indian Muslims
2 years, 9 months ago

Thousands protest 'bulldozer justice' against Indian Muslims

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The protests were sparked by derogatory remarks about Islam …

This bulldozer business alien to our criminal jurisprudence: Former judges on demolition drive
2 years, 9 months ago

This bulldozer business alien to our criminal jurisprudence: Former judges on demolition drive

India Today  

After the clashes that erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj last week, the “illegally constructed” 2-storey residence of Javed Mohammad, identified as the main conspirator behind the violence, was demolished by the authorities on Sunday. Amid ongoing debate over “bulldozer politics”, India Today spoke to former judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts over the laws on demolition of …

Rajasthan: Bulldozer Razes 300-Year-Old Shiva Temple In Alwar. BJP Hits Out At Congress Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

Rajasthan: Bulldozer Razes 300-Year-Old Shiva Temple In Alwar. BJP Hits Out At Congress Govt

ABP News  

New Delhi: Bulldozers razed a 300-year-old Shiva temple in Sarai Mohalla of Rajasthan's Alwar district on Friday, news agency ANI reported. राजस्थान के अलवर में विकास के नाम पर तोड़ा गया 300 साल पुराना शिव मंदिर… करौली और जहांगीरपुरी पर आसूँ बहाना और हिंदुओं की आस्था को ठेस पहुँचना - यही है कांग्रेस का सेक्युलरिज़म। pic.twitter.com/2cUcSH6Ox2 — Amit Malviya April …

Jahangirpuri case: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slams politicisation over violence, demolition drive – Firstpost
2 years, 11 months ago

Jahangirpuri case: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi slams politicisation over violence, demolition drive – Firstpost

Firstpost  

After bulldozers rolled into Jahangirpuri for a demolition drive by North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday morning, the political mercury has been increasing New Delhi: Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched an attack on the opposition leaders who blamed the BJP-led government after bulldozers rolled into Jahangirpuri for a demolition saying that leaders should understand that “the issue …

Switch off bulldozers of hate: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 11 months ago

Switch off bulldozers of hate: Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

The use of bulldozers in violence-hit areas as a form of punishment was akin to demolishing India’s constitutional values, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi said on Wednesday, even as dramatic visuals of CPI Polit Bureau member Brinda Karat waving a Supreme Court order to stop a bulldozer in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri area went viral. Opposition leaders across the political spectrum slammed …

‘A demolition of India’s constitutional values': Rahul Gandhi on bulldozing of houses
2 years, 11 months ago

‘A demolition of India’s constitutional values': Rahul Gandhi on bulldozing of houses

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi described the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s ‘bulldozer policy’ as a ‘demolition of India’s constitutional values’, even as Wednesday’s demolition drive in northwest Delhi was halted after a Supreme Court-ordered status quo. The 51-year-old leader’s tweet comes amid growing opposition to the Jahangirpuri demolition drive, as well as the practice of razing properties of ‘criminal elements’ in …

Congress Slams Demolition Drives, AAP Says 'Use Bulldozer on Amit Shah's House'
2 years, 11 months ago

Congress Slams Demolition Drives, AAP Says 'Use Bulldozer on Amit Shah's House'

The Quint  

Meanwhile, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen President Asaduddin Owaisi said that Muslims were going through collective punishment throughout the country, and that the ruling party was engaging in "targeted demolition." He added that he was grateful that the Supreme Court issued a stay order with regard to the demolition in Jahangirpuri. "I'm grateful that the Supreme Court took notice of it …

India: Muslim group takes ‘dangerous bulldozer politics’ to court
2 years, 11 months ago

India: Muslim group takes ‘dangerous bulldozer politics’ to court

Al Jazeera  

Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind files plea in the Supreme Court after properties mainly belonging to Muslims are bulldozed in BJP-ruled states. “Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind has filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the dangerous politics of bulldozers that have been started to destroy minorities especially Muslims under the guise of crime prevention in BJP-ruled states,” the group’s president, Arshad Madani, tweeted on …

In Prayagraj , BJP hopes to power through on “bulldozer” narrative
3 years, 1 month ago

In Prayagraj , BJP hopes to power through on “bulldozer” narrative

The Hindu  

Mafia–don–turned politician, Atiq Ahmad, who has been a five–term MLA in Uttar Pradesh and Lok Sabha MP from Phulpur, may now be lodged in jail in Gujarat, but his shadow looms large on the poll narrative in the area in the form of a government–run bulldozer. This time, however, its Mr. Ahmad’s demolished property which is playing its role in …

'...bulldozing of criminals' property will continue': Yogi Adityanath's stinging reply to Rahul Gandhi's tweet
3 years, 6 months ago

'...bulldozing of criminals' property will continue': Yogi Adityanath's stinging reply to Rahul Gandhi's tweet

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were involved in an intense verbal duel on Tuesday. Rahul Gandhi's dig at Yogi Adityanath was an apparent attack over the UP CM's 'abba jaan' remark that charged up the state's politics ahead of next year's Assembly election. ".prior to 2017, those who say 'abba jaan' used to devour …

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