Social Media Storm over Politicians’ English Proficiency Triggers Debate in Kerala

Social media storm over politicians’ English proficiency triggers debate in Kerala

Heated debate sparked by viral memes mocking Parliamentarian A.A. Rahim, national president of DYFI, during a recent visit to Bengaluru. Following the demolition of illegal structures, Rahim acknowledged his need to enhance his language skills but emphasised the importance of his empathy towards those displaced

Bengaluru Evictees to Get Flats After Kogilu Demolition: CM

CM Siddaramaiah said families evicted from Kogilu in north Bengaluru will be given flats in Byatarayanapura on humanitarian grounds after the demolition row.

"On Humanitarian Grounds": Karnataka To Rehouse Families Hit By Bengaluru Demolition Drive

The Karnataka government on Monday decided to provide alternate housing to those "genuine" homeless whose illegally constructed houses or sheds were demolished by authorities at Kogilu in the northern part of Bengaluru during a demolition drive.

Humanity Has A Religion - When Kerala Congress & Left Outraged Over 'Humanity' For Muslim Encroachers Being Bulldozed In Karnataka

A demolition drive carried out by civic authorities in north Bengaluru has triggered a sharp political row, drawing reactions from across states and exposing differences within the Congress party over the handling of encroachments and humanitarian concerns. In the early hours of 20 December 2025, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) demolished between 200 and 400 illegal structures in Fakir Colo…

K’taka govt allots homes to families affected by Kogilu bulldozing

Referring to humanitarian concerns, Siddaramaiah said he had instructed authorities to identify families who had lost their homes and were eligible for rehabilitation, and to submit a list within two days.

Following outrage, Karnataka govt allots housing to families rendered homeless in Kogilu bulldozing

Photo: Anvar Dayal/Maktoob The Karnataka government on Monday announced the allocation of alternative housing to families whose homes were demolished during an “anti-encroachment drive” in Kogilu village on the outskirts of Bengaluru, even as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar strongly defended the demolition, maintaining that the structures were illegal and built on government land. Addressing the issue, Siddara…