Bulldozer not symbol of the rule of law: Mayawati
In a couple of tweets on Wednesday, she said that despite the bulldozer not being a symbol of the state's demolition law, the increasing trend of its use is a matter of grave concern.
In a couple of tweets on Wednesday, she said that despite the bulldozer not being a symbol of the state's demolition law, the increasing trend of its use is a matter of grave concern.
Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has congratulated Atishi, set to be the new chief minister of Delhi, and has also welcomed the Supreme Court's ban on bulldozers for demolishing houses of accused persons in different crimes.
In a post on social media on Thursday, Mayawati urged the BJP government and the Samajwadi Party to refrain from engaging in bulldozer politics, asserting that the matter should be left to the court, where people hope to receive justice.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday issued a stern warning to mafias, criminals, and rioters, while also launching a scathing attack on opposition parties for cowering before such elements for petty political ends.
He said, "Candidates from every district were represented among those appointed, with no distinctions made on the basis of caste or region. Talent and reservation rules were strictly followed in the selection process, instilling confidence in the integrity of the system."
He said the BJP will be wiped out in the 2027 assembly elections and the politics of the country will be affected by its election results.
“They can demolish the slums only over my dead body,” said Somnath Bharti, AAP candidate from New Delhi Lok Sabha constituency.
Telangana GST officers bulldozed some illegally-built structures in Deccan Kitchen, a fine dining restaurant yesterday which belongs to Nanda Kumar, one of the accused in the MLA poaching case.
However, the poor people were anguished after their shanties were demolished and expressed strong resentment against the BJP-ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation.
The MCD bulldozers are likely to raze the encroachments (both temporary and permanent) in Karol Bagh and between Samaypur Badli Metro station and Sector 18 Rohini Metro station.