Amanatullah Khan creates ruckus during anti-encroachment drive at Madanpur Khadar in Delhi
2 years, 7 months ago

Amanatullah Khan creates ruckus during anti-encroachment drive at Madanpur Khadar in Delhi

Op India  

The officials of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Thursday, reached the south Delhi ward of Madanpur Khadar to execute the anti-encroachment drive as part of its 10-day action plan to remove illegal encroachment from several areas in all four zones in the national capital. AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, who was booked for obstructing the demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh earlier this week, also reached the area with his aides and raised slogans against the MCD officials. Hundreds of Aam Aadmi Party supporters led by Amanatullah Khan and Congress workers staged protests in the area to obstruct the civic body’s ongoing anti-encroachment drive. #WATCH | Delhi: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan join the protest at Shaheen Bagh amid the anti-encroachment drive here. Deputy Commissioner of Police Esha Pandey said, “Based on the complaint received from SDMC, an FIR has been registered against Aamanatullah Khan and his supporters under sections 186, 353 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code.” The Communist Party of India Marxist had earlier filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the decision by the civic body to remove illegal settlements in Okhla, Shaheen Bagh in South Delhi.

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Delhi HC refuses to stay Delhi Police’s decision to declare AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan as a ‘BC’
2 years, 6 months ago

Delhi HC refuses to stay Delhi Police’s decision to declare AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan as a ‘BC’

Op India  

The Delhi High Court, Wednesday, refused to provide interim relief to AAP leader Amanatullah Khan who had filed a petition challenging a Delhi police order declaring him a ‘history sheeter’ and a ‘bad character’ of the Jamia Nagar area due to the large number of crimes he was accused of. The High Court bench of Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain declined …

'Over 80% of Delhi encroached, will BJP...': Kejriwal blames MCD's 15-yr-rule for mess
2 years, 7 months ago

'Over 80% of Delhi encroached, will BJP...': Kejriwal blames MCD's 15-yr-rule for mess

India TV News  

Highlights CM Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting with AAP MLAs over anti-encroachment drive in Delhi. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday held a meeting with Aam Aadmi Party MLAs over the anti-encroachment drive in the national capital by the civic body at his residence in Civil Lines. He also slammed the MCD and said if bulldozers raze shops and …

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to meet AAP MLAs today over anti-encroachment drive in city
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to meet AAP MLAs today over anti-encroachment drive in city

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is set to hold a key meeting with AAP MLAs on Monday over the anti-encroachment drive by the BJP-ruled civic bodies in different parts of the city. The city civic bodies have been carrying out anti-encroachment drives in several parts of Delhi, including Shaheen Bagh, Madanpur Khadar, New Friends Colony, Mangolpuri, Karol Bagh, Khyala, and …

Delhi: Anti-encroachment drives continue, bulldozers roll through 6 areas
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: Anti-encroachment drives continue, bulldozers roll through 6 areas

Hindustan Times  

The bulldozers and enforcement teams from the three municipal corporations targeted six neighbourhoods on Friday and razed hundreds of illegal hutments, temporary structures, street vends and ramp/staircase extensions on footpaths. The anti-encroachment drives were undertaken in several areas, including Goyal Dairy in Najafgarh, Vishu Garden in west zone, Prem Nagar in Karol Bagh, Samaypur Badli in Rohini, and Krishna Nagar …

Anti-encroachment drive: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan granted bail by Delhi court
2 years, 7 months ago

Anti-encroachment drive: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan granted bail by Delhi court

Op India  

On Friday, controversial AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan was granted bail by the Saket court after he was arrested by the Delhi Police and sent to judicial custody for protesting and instigating locals against the anti-encroachment drive in Madanpur Khadar. According to the reports, Khan on Thursday had protested against the South Delhi Municipal Corporation whose officials had reached the south …

South Delhi civic body carries out anti-encroachment drive; CM Kejriwal calls for meeting
2 years, 7 months ago

South Delhi civic body carries out anti-encroachment drive; CM Kejriwal calls for meeting

India Today  

South Delhi Municipal Corporation carried out an anti-encroachment drive in two zones today, including the west zone and Najafgarh zone. ANTI-ENCROACHMENT DRIVE South Delhi Municipal Corporation conducted an anti-encroachment drive at Khayala Road in the Vishnu Garden area today. Delhi | South Delhi Municipal Corporation conducts an anti-encroachment drive at Khayala Road in the Vishnu Garden area pic.twitter.com/jslOOmuKDj — ANI …

Delhi anti-encroachment drive: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia urges Amit Shah to stop 'destruction', says 70% of people in Capital will be rendered homeless
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi anti-encroachment drive: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia urges Amit Shah to stop 'destruction', says 70% of people in Capital will be rendered homeless

Firstpost  

In an online briefing, Delhi Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia claimed that the civic bodies have a plan to raze 63 lakh dwellings in the national capital. ‘This will lead to huge destruction,’ he said New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him to stop the “destruction” ensuing in the …

Delhi anti-encroachment drive: Civic stadium in Mangolpuri, illegally occupied places in Karol Bagh, Samaypur Badli razed
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi anti-encroachment drive: Civic stadium in Mangolpuri, illegally occupied places in Karol Bagh, Samaypur Badli razed

Firstpost  

On Friday, NDMC and SDMC initiated anti-encroachment drives in parts of the national capital. They also asked for presence of police personnel in a stretch from Samaypur Badli to Rohini metro station to carry out demolition drive New Delhi: North and South Delhi Municipal Corporation authorities on Friday initiated anti-encroachment drives in various parts of the national capital, including at …

Delhi: Batla House, Shaheen Bagh, Abul Fazal markets to remain shut following AAP MLA's arrest
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: Batla House, Shaheen Bagh, Abul Fazal markets to remain shut following AAP MLA's arrest

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by Delhi Police for taking part in a protest against an anti-encroachment drive. In another development, the markets of Batla House, Shaheen Bagh and Abul Fazal market area will remain closed in protest of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan's arrest. I will support them in demolition if there is any encroachment," says AAP …

South Delhi civic body to conduct demolition drive in two zones today
2 years, 7 months ago

South Delhi civic body to conduct demolition drive in two zones today

India Today  

The civic authorities in the national capital are carrying out an anti-encroachment drive in various localities amid strong protests. South Delhi Municipal Corporation will undertake an anti-encroachment drive in two zones today. On May 11, civic authorities carried out a round of planned anti-encroachment drives in Najafgarh and West Zones of the SDMC, removing temporary structures put up illegally, a …

Wife of Amanatullah Khan asks Okhla residents to shut shop as protest against his detention
2 years, 7 months ago

Wife of Amanatullah Khan asks Okhla residents to shut shop as protest against his detention

Op India  

A day after controversial Aam Admi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by Delhi Police for creating a ruckus during an anti-encroachment drive, the AAP MLA’s wife on Friday attempted to incite the residents of Okhla by asking them to keep their shops shut today to protest against her husband’s arrest. अमानुतल्लाह खान को जनता की आवाज़ बुलंद करने पर …

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested after clash during demolition drive in Delhi's Madanpur Khadar
2 years, 7 months ago

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested after clash during demolition drive in Delhi's Madanpur Khadar

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by the Delhi Police on Thursday night after a clash broke out between protesters and the police during a demolition drive in Delhi's Madanpur Khadar earlier in the day. Amanatullah Khan participated in a protest against the BJP-ruled municipal corporation's anti-encroachment drive in the area and was detained by the police on …

AAP Amanatullah Khan Arrested By Delhi Police For Protesting Against MCD's Anti-Encroachment Drive Madanpur Khadar SDMC
2 years, 7 months ago

AAP Amanatullah Khan Arrested By Delhi Police For Protesting Against MCD's Anti-Encroachment Drive Madanpur Khadar SDMC

ABP News  

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan along with five others on Thursday was arrested by Delhi Police, as reported by news agency ANI. — ANI May 12, 2022 "In the encroachment removal drive in the area of Madanpur khadar of PS Kalindi Kunj, Amanatullah Khan, along with 5 other supporters, was arrested in Case FIR No. 246/2022 U/s …

Delhi civic bodies carry out anti-encroachment drive in several areas amid protests
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi civic bodies carry out anti-encroachment drive in several areas amid protests

India Today  

The civic authorities in the national capital are carrying out an anti-encroachment drive at various localities in Delhi amid strong protests. Anti-encroachment drive is underway in the Prem Nagar area of Patel Nagar in Delhi pic.twitter.com/GaOzUz1KOl — ANI May 12, 2022 Delhi | Temporary structures being razed during MCD anti-encroachment drive at KN Katju Marg in Rohini pic.twitter.com/x3RKcUjdNL — ANI …

AAP's Amanatullah Khan detained amid clashes at anti-encroachment drive in Madanpur Khadar
2 years, 7 months ago

AAP's Amanatullah Khan detained amid clashes at anti-encroachment drive in Madanpur Khadar

India Today  

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan was detained by police while staging a protest in south Delhi's Madanpur Khadar on Thursday ahead of an anti-encroachment drive announced by the local civic authority. AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan stages a sit-in protest at Madanpur Khadar ward in Delhi ahead of an anti-encroachment drive "I am ready to go to jail if it …

Delhi: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained for blocking MCD's anti-encroachment drive
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained for blocking MCD's anti-encroachment drive

India TV News  

Highlights Amanatullah Khan was seen protesting with the locals against the anti-encroachment drive Khan accused the MCD of razing the houses of poor Amanatullah Khan had earlier too blocked the demolition drive in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan was detained on Thursday, hours after he visited South Delhi's Madanpur Khadar area, where an anti-encroachment drive was …

'Nafrat ka Bulldozer': Delhi Congress, AAP protest against encroachment drive in Lodhi Road
2 years, 7 months ago

'Nafrat ka Bulldozer': Delhi Congress, AAP protest against encroachment drive in Lodhi Road

India Today  

Leaders from Congress and Aam Aadmi Party staged a protest against the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's encroachment drive in Lodhi Road on Wednesday. Delhi Congress Vice President Abhishek Dutt and AAP MLA Madan Lal protested against the encroachment drive in Lodhi Road and fired potshots at the BJP. NAFRAT KA BULLDOZER Congress leader Abhishek Dutt slammed the BJP government for …

Delhi Police detains AAP MLA Mukesh Ahlawat for obstructing anti-encroachment drive in Mangolpuri
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Police detains AAP MLA Mukesh Ahlawat for obstructing anti-encroachment drive in Mangolpuri

Op India  

On Tuesday, the Delhi police detained Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mukesh Ahlawat for obstructing the anti-encroachment drive in Mangolpuri in North-west Delhi. To prevent the situation from getting jeopardised, we have detained the MLA: Sammer Sharma, DCP, Outer District, Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/im23hHH7Rh — ANI May 10, 2022 As per the schedule, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation conducted the demolition drive …

SDMC Carries Out Demolition Drive in New Friends Colony, Mangolpuri After Shaheen Bagh Stir
2 years, 7 months ago

SDMC Carries Out Demolition Drive in New Friends Colony, Mangolpuri After Shaheen Bagh Stir

News 18  

A day after the Supreme Court refused to grant a stay on the South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s demolition drive amid huge protests by locals, the civic body has brought in bulldozers in the New Friends Colony area and Mangolpuri to carry out an anti-encroachment drive as scheduled. #WATCH Bulldozer being brought to New Friends Colony area of Delhi where the …

Bulldozers in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, uproar pauses anti-encroachment drive
2 years, 7 months ago

Bulldozers in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, uproar pauses anti-encroachment drive

Hindustan Times  

Officials of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation attempted to remove purported encroachments in the Shaheen Bagh area, triggering protests and blockades for close to three hours before they relented and returned without any action. Municipal Corporation of Delhi workers in presence of Delhi Police during an anti-encroachment drive, at Shaheen Bagh area in New Delhi. The party’s Delhi unit leaders …

FIR registered against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, others for 'obstructing' anti-encroachment drive in Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 7 months ago

FIR registered against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, others for 'obstructing' anti-encroachment drive in Shaheen Bagh

The Hindu  

The Delhi Police on Monday registered an FIR against AAP MLA Aamanatullah Khan and his supporters for allegedly obstructing an anti-encroachment drive in Shaheen Bagh, officials said. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation lodged a complaint with the police against Mr. Khan and his supporters, accusing them of obstructing its anti-encroachment drive in Shaheen Bagh on Monday. In a complaint to …

Shaheen Bagh Demolition Drive: FIR Against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for 'Blocking JCB Machine'
2 years, 7 months ago

Shaheen Bagh Demolition Drive: FIR Against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for 'Blocking JCB Machine'

News 18  

An FIR was registered against AAP MLA from Okhla Amanatullah Khan for allegedly trying to block a JCB machine while a demolition drive by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation was on at Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh on Sunday. The FIR stated that Khan attempted to block a JCB machine during the anti-encroachment drive at Shaheen Bagh. According to police, the SDMC …

Shaheen Bagh Anti-Encroachment Drive: No Stay Granted by SC on Demolition Drive; Delhi Police Assures Aid to MCD
2 years, 7 months ago

Shaheen Bagh Anti-Encroachment Drive: No Stay Granted by SC on Demolition Drive; Delhi Police Assures Aid to MCD

News 18  

The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by CPI against the demolition drive in Delhi?s Shaheen Bagh, saying it cannot interfere with the anti-encroachment drive at the instance of a political party. Protests erupted in Shaheen Bagh with hundreds of people, including women, opposing the SDMC?s anti-encroachment drive as bulldozers rolled into the area in presence of …

FIR against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for blocking Shaheen Bagh demolition
2 years, 7 months ago

FIR against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan for blocking Shaheen Bagh demolition

India Today  

An FIR has been registered against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan hours after the South Delhi Municipal Corporation filed a complaint against the MLA and his supporters for protesting against the anti-encroachment drive in Shaheen Bagh this morning after the South Delhi Mayor, Mukesh Suryan, wrote to the civic body. AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan joined the locals protesting against the demolition …

Delhi BJP chief seeks action against AAP, Congress leaders for blocking bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi BJP chief seeks action against AAP, Congress leaders for blocking bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh

India Today  

Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta has written to the Delhi top cop and the Commissioner of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation demanding action against leaders of the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party who sat in front of bulldozers in Shaheen Bagh this morning, resisting the SDMC’s anti-encroachment drive in the area. Anti-encroachment drives were planned in the SDMC areas …

SC refuses to stay anti-encroachment drives in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh, Sangam Vihar
2 years, 7 months ago

SC refuses to stay anti-encroachment drives in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh, Sangam Vihar

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere or stay the anti-encroachment drives by the municipal authorities in Shaheen Bagh and Sangham Vihar areas of Delhi on the basis of a petition filed by the Communist Party of India. Though the court would definitely intervene in case of unauthorised demolitions, it said it cannot be expected to protect illegal encroachments …

SC refuses to hear CPI(M) plea against demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh, says 'go to the high court'
2 years, 7 months ago

SC refuses to hear CPI(M) plea against demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh, says 'go to the high court'

Firstpost  

Refusing the plea, the Supreme Court on Monday asked why a political party was filing a petition. Earlier in the day, Shaheen Bagh and adjoining areas in Delhi witnessed massive protests as people opposed demolition drive of the SDMC The Supreme Court, on Monday, refused to entertain a plea filed by CPI against the demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh in …

Supreme Court declines to entertain plea on Shaheen Bagh demolition drive
2 years, 7 months ago

Supreme Court declines to entertain plea on Shaheen Bagh demolition drive

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain petitions against the South Delhi Municipal Corporation's anti-encroachment drive in Shaheen Bagh area. Locals stage a protest in front of an MCD bulldozer at Shaheen Bagh area during an anti-encroachment drive, in New Delhi, on Monday. The top had earlier agreed to hear a petition challenging a demolition drive by the civic …

Locals protest as SDMC's anti-encroachment drive reaches Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 7 months ago

Locals protest as SDMC's anti-encroachment drive reaches Shaheen Bagh

The Hindu  

An anti-encroachment drive led by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, on Monday, in the Capital's Shaheen Bagh area hit a pause after facing stiff resistance from local residents. However, civic officials present at the spot said that workers in the building removed the "temporary structure" on their own, while the bulldozer left the spot shortly after. According to the SDMC’s …

SC pulls up South Delhi officials for 'anti-encroachment drive' in Shaheen Bagh despite scheduled hearing
2 years, 7 months ago

SC pulls up South Delhi officials for 'anti-encroachment drive' in Shaheen Bagh despite scheduled hearing

India Today  

The Supreme Court has asked the South Delhi administration why it started its drive to demolish alleged encroachments at Shaheen Bagh when a hearing was scheduled in the court on Monday. The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on April 21 had pulled down several homes and shops in Jahangirpuri in an ostensible anti-encroachment drive after communal clashes broke out in the …

Demolition drive comes to a halt in Shaheen Bagh
2 years, 7 months ago

Demolition drive comes to a halt in Shaheen Bagh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The anti-encroachment drive at South Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh was halted on Monday morning, just hours after civic body officials had arrived at the spot along with the Delhi police. The SDMC lodged a complaint against AAP’s Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan and his supporters at Shaheen Bagh police station for obstructing the demolition drive and preventing public servants from …

Video: AAP MLA in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh amid protests against demolition
2 years, 7 months ago

Video: AAP MLA in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh amid protests against demolition

Hindustan Times  

Protests have erupted in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh – a site of the contentious Citizenship law stir – amid an anti-encroachment drive on Monday. Municipal Corporation of Delhi workers in presence of Delhi Police during an anti-encroachment drive, at Shaheen Bagh area in New Delhi. Protesters reportedly raised slogans against the BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation as well as the central …

Shaheen Bagh demolition drive: Bulldozers called off amid uproar by locals; matter to be heard by SC
2 years, 7 months ago

Shaheen Bagh demolition drive: Bulldozers called off amid uproar by locals; matter to be heard by SC

India Today  

Bulldozers reached Shaheen Bagh on Monday as the South Delhi Municipal Corporation pushed ahead with its anti-encroachment drive in the locality that was the hotbed of the anti-CAA stir a few years ago. An excavator seen in Shaheen Bagh ahead of an anti-encroachment drive on Monday Delhi | Locals continue to protest at Shaheen Bagh amid the anti-encroachment drive here. …

Major uproar in South Delhi as bulldozers reach Shaheen Bagh, MLA joins stir
2 years, 7 months ago

Major uproar in South Delhi as bulldozers reach Shaheen Bagh, MLA joins stir

Hindustan Times  

Residents of Shaheen Bagh area in South Delhi began a protest as the South Delhi Municipal Corporation launched its anti-encroachment drive with the help of Delhi Police personnel on Monday. The civic body's similar proposed drives in the Kalindi Kunj-Jamia Nagar area near Shaheen Bagh and in Sriniwaspuri were cancelled on earlier occasions due to the unavailability of an adequate …

SDMC’s anti-encroachment drive faces roadblock
2 years, 7 months ago

SDMC’s anti-encroachment drive faces roadblock

The Hindu  

The anti-encroachment drive led by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, which was deferred till Sunday, is likely to be stalled again with civic officials stating that they are yet to receive a confirmation on police assistance for the exercise. “There is a 90% possibility that the upcoming drives won’t take place as we are yet to receive a confirmation on …

Another Anti-encroachment Drive in Delhi as Bulldozers Roll Out in SDMC Jurisdiction
2 years, 7 months ago

Another Anti-encroachment Drive in Delhi as Bulldozers Roll Out in SDMC Jurisdiction

News 18  

The BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation Wednesday launched an anti-encroachment drive as part of a 10-day action plan to remove illegal structures from areas within its jurisdiction including Shaheen Bagh, the venue of gathering for the protracted anti-CAA protests in 2019. The drive, in which bulldozers were also being used, began from Karni Singh Shooting Range on MB Road in …

South Delhi Municipal Corporation to run encroachment drive from May 9 to 13
2 years, 7 months ago

South Delhi Municipal Corporation to run encroachment drive from May 9 to 13

India Today  

South Delhi Municipal Corporation asked the Delhi Police to deploy its police force to start the encroachment drive from May 9 to May 13. The Delhi Police might take the help of paramilitary companies in the Shaheen Bagh area. A few days ago, in a letter to the SDMC, Delhi Police said due to the pre-engagement or preoccupation of the …

Demolition drives to continue in BJP-led East Delhi Municipal Corporation, says mayor
2 years, 7 months ago

Demolition drives to continue in BJP-led East Delhi Municipal Corporation, says mayor

Firstpost  

The issue of encroachment has become a flashpoint between the BJP and AAP of late, especially since the BJP-led north corporation bulldozed illegal encroachment in the violence-hit Jahangirpuri area, sparking widespread outrage New Delhi: East Delhi Mayor Shyam Sunder Aggarwal on Friday said action against encroachment will continue and that no “illegal activity” will be permitted in the name of …

No police help, demolition drive halted for second day
2 years, 7 months ago

No police help, demolition drive halted for second day

Hindustan Times  

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s plan to carry out anti-encroachment drives in Okhla failed to take off on Friday after Delhi Police declined to provide police personnel for assistance and protection for the second consecutive day, saying that most of force was already engaged in law-and-order duty to ensure peaceful Friday prayers. According to an action plan from the municipality, …

Bulldozers to roll out in Delhi again, this time in Shaheen Bagh, Okhla, Madanpur Khadar?
2 years, 7 months ago

Bulldozers to roll out in Delhi again, this time in Shaheen Bagh, Okhla, Madanpur Khadar?

Firstpost  

SDMC Mayor Mukesh Suryan said that the body has identified some areas, including Shaheen Bagh, Okhla, Madanpur Khadar, Jasola, Sarita Vihar and Sri Niwaspurim, which has illegal encroachments and need to be removed. SDMC Mayor Mukesh Suryan said that a preliminary survey is being carried out and the body has identified some areas, including Shaheen Bagh, Okhla, Madanpur Khadar, Jasola, …

Adesh Gupta writes to east, south Delhi mayors for anti-encroachment drives
2 years, 8 months ago

Adesh Gupta writes to east, south Delhi mayors for anti-encroachment drives

India Today  

A day after North MCD razed several “illegal” structures in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, the BJP’s Delhi unit chief Adesh Gupta wrote to the mayors of south and east Delhi to conduct anti-encroachment drives in their areas. Adesh Gupta has asked the mayors of east and south Delhi to end the “encroachment of government land by Bangladeshi, Rohingyas and anti-social elements.” “Under …

Demolition Drive 'Attack on Poor': Maken; Also 'Selective', Adds Brinda Karat
2 years, 8 months ago

Demolition Drive 'Attack on Poor': Maken; Also 'Selective', Adds Brinda Karat

The Quint  

Congress General Secretary Ajay Maken, who led a party delegation to north-west Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Thursday, 21 April, said the demolition drive by the city's civic body "should not be seen from the prism of religion," and called it "an attack on poor people." Meanwhile, Communist Party of India leader Brinda Karat said that while Maken was right in calling …

Will Follow SC Order on Jahangirpuri, But Drive to Continue in Other Areas: North MCD Mayor
2 years, 8 months ago

Will Follow SC Order on Jahangirpuri, But Drive to Continue in Other Areas: North MCD Mayor

News 18  

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation will follow the Supreme Court’s order and not conduct the anti-encroachment drive in violence-hit Jahangirpuri, the civic body’s mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Thursday but asserted that notices will be sent to encroachers in other areas under its jurisdiction. The mayor’s remarks came after the Supreme Court extended the status quo until further orders …

Jahangirpuri clash: Tejashwi Yadav mocks Centre over not bulldozing Chinese settlements near border
2 years, 8 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash: Tejashwi Yadav mocks Centre over not bulldozing Chinese settlements near border

India TV News  

Highlights RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav has mocked Centre for not speaking up while unsettling Chinese villages Supreme court has put a ban on demolition and has agreed to hear a petition Several people, including 8 police officers, were injured in Jahangirpuri clash Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav targeted the central government and the BJP for carrying out an anti-encroachment …

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