The demolition drive, carried out in the early hours of December 20, flattened over 200 houses in Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout in Kogilu village near Yelahanka. (News18)
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News1801-01-2026, 13:06

BJP's 'Mini Pakistan' Charge Ignites Kogilu Demolition Row, Escalates Political Tensions

  • Kogilu demolition of 167 makeshift sheds on government land in Bengaluru sparked controversy.
  • Karnataka BJP alleged the settlement was a "mini Pakistan" for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, escalating the dispute.
  • LoP R Ashoka accused the Congress government of encouraging illegal settlements and vote-bank politics.
  • Home Minister G Parameshwara rejected BJP's claims, affirmed deportation of illegal immigrants, and warned against communalization.
  • Karnataka government promised alternative housing for genuine displaced residents after thorough document verification.

Why It Matters: Kogilu demolition row intensifies with BJP's "Mini Pakistan" charge, leading to political clashes and deportation threats.

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