Bengaluru Demolitions Spark Political Firestorm, Leave Hundreds Homeless

• Over 200 homes in Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout, Kogilu, Bengaluru, demolished on Dec 20 by BSWML, citing illegal encroachment.
• Residents, mostly poor Dalit, Muslim, and Fakir families, claim decades of residence and no prior notice, now face homelessness.
• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemned the action as "bulldozer justice," sparking a political clash with Karnataka's Congress government.
• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar defend demolitions as lawful, denying "bulldozer culture" and citing health hazards.
• Congress high command intervened, urging sensitivity and rehabilitation, while affected families resist temporary shelters, demanding permanent solutions.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru demolitions displace hundreds, ignite political row, and highlight a humanitarian crisis.