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Bengaluru Eviction Fallout: Protests Erupt as BJP Accuses Government of Preferential Treatment

Bengaluru, January 3, 2026 – Tensions are high in Bengaluru following a demolition drive in Kogilu Layout, leaving families homeless and sparking political controversy. Evicted residents are planning a public rally on Sunday to protest their situation, while the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its own protest on January 5, alleging that the government is prioritizing the evicted residents over those who have been waiting for housing through the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited (RGHCL).

BJP Leader of Opposition R. Ashok visited the RGHCL office on Saturday, highlighting the plight of long-waiting applicants and questioning the eligibility of the evicted residents. He also alleged the presence of illegal Bangladeshis among those displaced and demanded genealogy checks for housing allocation. These remarks have drawn criticism, with a complaint filed with the Karnataka State Minorities Commission accusing Mr. Ashok of hate speech.

A BJP fact-finding committee, led by MLA S.R. Vishwanath, also visited the demolition site, further escalating the situation. The committee plans to submit its report to the BJP State president and eventually take the issue to court and the Governor.

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