The demolition of slums inhabited by poor and marginalised communities, often to make way for urban development that caters to the wealthy, is a practice long perpetuated by ruling powers across the world. The fascist BJP government has now escalated this cruelty to another level. The Hindutva rulers, who not only question the very existence of minority communities but also seek to keep them perpetually intimidated, are demolishing homes solely based on the religious identity of these minorities. India, which should be a nation for all, transcending religions, castes, languages, and regional identities, is being turned into a place where oppressed communities are stripped of their basic rights and silenced. Official statistics on the number of homes demolished across India remain undisclosed. However, according to media reports, by mid-2024, approximately 1.5 lakh homes had already been demolished, and this number continues to rise. It is estimated that around ten lakh…

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