The MLA based these allegations on the claim that since the BJP came to power, the party is allegedly involved in "carrying out the demolition of encroachments and people's homes across Delhi". Speaking to ANI, he said, "Since the BJP government came to power, it's not about one place.
The Aam Admi Party (AAP) MLA, Amanatullah Khan, on Wednesday, alleged that the anti-encroachment demolition drive carried out by the MCD near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate was illegal.
The MCD on Wednesday conducted a demolition drive at the encroached area in the vicinity of Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid, Turkman Gate, near Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, after the High Court's order in the early morning hours of January 7, 2025, according to an official statement from Delhi Police.
RJD MP Manoj Jha questioned the Delhi government's decision to conduct an anti-encroachment demolition drive at night, stating it was an "intolerable and insensitive step."
Delhi Minister Ashish Sood on Wednesday assured punishment for the people who pelted stones at the police and MCD officials during an anti-encroachment demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate.
According to the police, around 25-30 people pelted stones at the police and MCD officials after they arrived with JCBs at the Turkman Gate to demolish illegal encroachment on the court's order.
NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Wednesday welcomed the demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate, saying that encroachments had increased in several parts of the locality.
Rapid Action Force was deployed on Wednesday near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in the Turkman Gate area of the national capital after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive at an encroached site, following directions of the Delhi High Court.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out a demolition drive near Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid at Turkman Gate here on Wednesday, in compliance with the directions of the Delhi High Court, to remove an encroachment from the area.
Union Minister of Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Tuesday highlighted several issues relating to encroachments and unauthorised constructions on Warangal Fort lands brought to his notice by officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).