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Demolition drive commences in Delhi's Wazirpur area

India

On Tuesday, authorities carried out a demolition drive in Delhi's Wazirpur area, backed by over 100 police officers to keep things under control.
The move quickly sparked backlash from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who accused the BJP-led government of tearing down homes of poor residents without offering them new places to stay.

What happens to people left homeless, asks Bharadwaj

AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj took to social media, questioning if the government really stands by its slogan, "Where there are slums, there will be houses."
He pressed for answers on what happens to people left homeless after such drives.
This highlights ongoing political tension between AAP and BJP over housing and development in Delhi, especially for those struggling financially.