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Summary:
The text consists of two main parts: First, it describes the features of the e-paper edition of “The Hindu,” an Indian newspaper, including sections like “The View From India,” “First Day First Show,” “Science For All,” and others. Second, it presents a news report about Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s strong criticism of the demolition of Muslim residential areas in Karnataka, specifically Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout. He condemns the action as minority-targeting, reminiscent of practices in north India, and expresses concern that it is occurring under a Congress-led government. He questions the justification for such forced evictions and calls for the protection of vulnerable populations. The demolition was reportedly carried out by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited to clear land for a waste processing unit.
News Article:
Karnataka Demolition Sparks Outrage: Kerala CM Accuses Congress-Led Government of “Bulldozer Justice”
Thiruvananthapuram, December 27, 2025 – Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued a scathing critique of the reported demolition of Muslim residential areas in Karnataka, labeling the action “shocking and painful.”
In a Facebook post published Friday, Vijayan specifically addressed the demolition of Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout in Bengaluru, where Muslim families have resided for many years. He alleged that the incident reflects a pattern of minority-targeting politics that has been observed in northern India, warning that such practices appear to be spreading south.
“Entire families have been forcibly evicted from their homes in the dead of winter, leaving them with nowhere to go,” Vijayan stated. He expressed surprise that such actions, which he characterized as “bulldozer justice,” were carried out under the authority of a Congress-led government in Karnataka. He questioned how a party claiming to uphold social justice could justify these forced evictions.
Vijayan further emphasized the government’s responsibility to protect vulnerable populations, ensure adequate housing, and prevent the forceful displacement of individuals from their homes.
According to media reports, the demolition drive in Kogilu village at Yelahanka last week saw over 200 houses razed in Waseem Layout and Fakir Colony. Authorities reportedly attributed the operation to Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited, claiming the houses were removed due to encroachment on land designated for a future waste processing unit.
The incident has ignited a wave of criticism and raises serious questions about the treatment of minority communities and the policies of the Karnataka government.
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