Delhi's homeless evicted ahead of AI summit; locals, activists protest
With the AI Impact Summit 2026 coming up in New Delhi next week, shelterless people near the venue have been asked to relocate after city agencies issued orders to clear the area.
The city is getting a makeover—think fresh murals and flowers—while shelters have been set up for those displaced.
Concerns over livelihoods and belongings
Officials say these evictions are for the winter season and public cleanliness, but many homeless residents feel unsettled and anxious.
Some, like Mahipal and Reshma, worry about losing their belongings or missing out on daily earnings.
Even local hawkers along Mathura Road have had to pack up until after the summit, fearing for their livelihoods.
For many affected, this sudden move means more uncertainty just as the world's eyes turn to Delhi.