Kogilu Demolition: Only 90 Families Qualify for Rehabilitation, Says Karnataka Minister

• Karnataka Minister Byrathi Suresh states only 90 families from Kogilu demolition likely qualify for rehabilitation, down from initial hundreds.
• Displaced families must contribute Rs 2.5-5 lakh for flats in Baiyappanahalli, a condition many find unaffordable despite subsidies.
• CM Siddaramaiah defended the payment model, citing humanitarian grounds and subsidies for eligible beneficiaries.
• The demolition sparked political controversy, with BJP accusing Congress of minority appeasement and planning protests over "illegal allotment."
• Opposition leaders questioned eligibility criteria, alleged irregularities, and accused the government of facilitating illegal settlements.

Why It Matters: Kogilu demolition rehabilitation narrows to 90 families, sparking political row over eligibility and costs.