Congress Flags Karnataka Demolition Drive as 'Serious Concern'
Congress party raises alarm over Karnataka government's eviction of settlers in Bengaluru's Kogilu village.
On December 27, 2025, Congress party expressed 'serious concern' over the Karnataka government's demolition drive in Bengaluru's Kogilu village, which led to the eviction of several families. Congress general secretary KC Venugopal contacted Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, urging 'far greater caution' and sensitivity in such actions, emphasizing the human impact. The Karnataka government defended the move, stating the waste-disposal site was 'not suitable for human habitation' and that temporary shelter and essential facilities would be arranged for affected families. The demolition drew criticism from Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, who termed it 'anti-minority aggressive politics,' a claim rejected by Siddaramaiah as 'politically motivated.' The incident highlights tensions over urban development policies and their social consequences in India's tech hub.
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