Congress High Command Urges 'Caution, Compassion' in Bengaluru Demolitions

• Congress general secretary KC Venugopal advised Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar to show 'caution, compassion' in Bengaluru demolitions.
• The AICC expressed serious concern over the handling of demolitions near Kogilu village, emphasizing human impact and sensitivity.
• Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar assured Venugopal of grievance redressal, rehabilitation, and personal outreach to affected families.
• The state government defends the action, stating the land was encroached, unfit for habitation, and notices were issued.
• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the demolitions as a "North Indian-style bulldozer model," while Karnataka DCM Shivakumar rejected the criticism.

Why It Matters: AICC intervenes in Bengaluru demolitions, urging humane approach amid political backlash.