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The Latest Breaking News from Jahangirpuri

Letters to the Editor — April 25, 2022

Demolition drive

The Hindu

Jahangirpuri residents hold ‘Tiranga Yatra’ to spread message of peace and communal harmony

Around 200 residents across communities march chanting slogans such as “Hindu Muslim Sikh Isai Aapas Me Hai Bhai Bhai” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”.

The Hindu

Complete breakdown of law order, says P. Chidambaram on bulldozer-enabled demolitions

In an interview with PTI, P. Chidambaram came down hard on ecroachment demolitions in Jahangirpuri, and those in Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone earlier, saying the BJP leaders’ justification of the bulldozer-enabled demolitions “flies in the face of the law”

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On-screen dharna, slokas, ‘secular’ bulldozer: It’s Friday night with Aman Chopra, sponsored by top brands

So much has been said – in print, on television, through tweets – about the demolition drive in Jahangirpuri this week after communal violence broke out in the area. It’s part of a seemingly new chapter of “bulldozer politics” across India, from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, Madhya Pradesh to Gujarat.

Newslaundry

Reporters Without Orders Ep 216: Jahangirpuri violence, Gurugram namaz row

This week, host Nidhi Suresh is joined by Newslaundry’s Tanishka Sodhi and Laasya Shekhar.

Newslaundry

Jahangirpuri violence | ED registers money laundering case against accused

Prime accused acquired properties through illegal means: police

The Hindu

TV Newsance 168: Bulldozer ka religion and news anchors ki khushi

The bulldozer was all over TV news this week, with live visuals playing across channels of JCBs tearing down tin structures, homes and shops. Breathless anchors told us how bulldozers were serving justice after the Jahangirpuri violence.

Newslaundry

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Letters to the Editor — April 23, 2022

At Jahangirpuri

The Hindu

UK media notes optics, Johnson’s JCB connect as his bulldozer visuals draw flak

As UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson perched on a bulldozer during his visit to a JCB factory in Gujarat, the visuals came in for criticism on Twitter, and the British media took note of the optics – amid outrage over demolitions ostensibly targeting Muslims in India.

Newslaundry

Letters to the Editor — April 22, 2022

Jahangirpuri eviction

The Hindu

India’s Supreme Court halts demolition spree after religious riots in Delhi

India’s top court on Thursday put the brakes on state bulldozers tearing down walls and shops in Delhi after petitioners alleged they were targeted for Hindu-Muslim religious riots.

Radio France Internationale

Jahangirpuri anti-encroachment drive: Do you need bulldozers to remove chairs, tables, benches, SC asks NDMC

Bench extends the status quo order on the ‘anti-encroachment’ drive in Jahangirpuri until further orders

The Hindu

'I never thought they hated Muslims': After Jahangirpuri demolition drive, friendships that survived

“You have to understand,” the man said passionately. “She comes here everyday. Please let her pass through the barricade. Please?”

Newslaundry

In Delhi suburb, some Muslims say demolitions target them unfairly

India's Supreme Court will soon rule on whether the demolition of shops in a residential area on the outskirts of New Delhi is legal but, for Mohammed Akbar, whatever decision it makes will come too late.

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Owaisi heads to Jahangirpuri

Demolition drive was vigilante justice, says the MP

The Hindu

Will write to east, south Delhi mayors also to remove illegal encroachments by Bangladeshis and Rohingyas: Delhi BJP chief

He also slammed opposition parties, including the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, saying they were trying to protect "rioters" in Jahangirpuri

Newslaundry

'Gagging': NDTV, Newslaundry reporters not allowed to speak to affected families in Jahangirpuri

A media gag has ostensibly been put in place at the site of the Jahangirpuri demolition, with journalists not being allowed to speak to victims of the action that came in breach of a Supreme Court order.

Newslaundry

‘We are Indians’: Jahangirpuri’s Muslims are furious at media’s ‘illegal Bangladeshi’ theory

“Modi, may you live long,” said Afsana, beating her chest and gritting her teeth. “You have now turned us into Bangladeshis.”

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The Hindu

Bulldozers being run in Jahangirpuri under guise of illegal construction: Mayawati

BSP president Mayawati said, using religion as a tool in such exercises can harm mutual harmony and anti-national forces can take advantage of the situation

The Hindu

Jahangirpuri anti-encroachment drive: Do you need bulldozers to remove chairs, tables, benches, Supreme Court asks NDMC

Supreme Court Bench extends the status quo order on the ‘anti-encroachment’ drive in Jahangirpuri until further orders

Newslaundry

‘Constitution getting bulldozed as well’: Edits in TOI, IE, TNIE criticise Jahangirpuri demolition

After the tumultuous sequence of events in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri yesterday – a demolition drive (following the communal violence) which did not immediately stop despite a Supreme Court intervention – several editorials in newspapers waxed lyrical about the need for “due process”.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Bulldozers came into Jahangirpuri without a warning; Protests intensify in Sri Lanka over killing of anti-government protester, and more

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The Hindu

Bulldozers came into Jahangirpuri without a warning

Apart from makeshift kiosks and stores, the gate and boundary walls of a mosque were destroyed

Newslaundry

‘Only ruins are left’: Shock and anger in the aftermath of Jahangirpuri’s demolition drive

When Sheikh Abdul Mannan woke up this morning, he had no idea he would lose a part of his home a few hours later.

The Hindu

Switch off bulldozers of hate: Rahul Gandhi

CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat flashes Supreme Court order to hald bulldozer

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