Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Shillong Hawkers Protest Eviction, Demand Fair Relocation Plan
In Shillong, India, street vendors are upset because they were told to move from their usual spot.
The city wants them to go to a new building, but the vendors say it's not a good place for them to sell their goods.
They also think the city didn't follow the rules when deciding who gets to sell there.
The vendors are protesting because they want the city to listen to their concerns and make sure everything is fair before they move.
Hawkers in Shillong protested against their eviction from Police Bazaar.
The eviction was enforced by the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB) with police assistance.
The relocation plan designates a floor of the MUDA complex as a vending zone.
The hawkers' association rejects the order, citing flaws in the relocation process.
Concerns include the economic suitability and safety of the new vending zone.
- Who
- Hawkers and street vendors of Police Bazaar and the Shillong Municipal Board (SMB).
- What
- Protest against eviction and relocation plan.
- When
- June 30
- Where
- Shillong's Police Bazaar (Khyndailad) area.
- Why
- To address 'flaws' in the relocation process, including the economic unsuitability of the new vending zone and issues with vending licenses.
Hawkers' Perspective
SMB's Perspective
Suitability of Relocation Site
Hawkers' Perspective
The MUDA building is unsuitable and unsafe for vending.
SMB's Perspective
The SMB believes the relocation plan provides a suitable vending zone.
Validity of License Process
Hawkers' Perspective
Digital survey used for licenses was flawed and unfair.
SMB's Perspective
The SMB's view on survey details is not available in the provided information.
- Location
- Shillong, India
- Event
- Hawker Protest
- Reason for Protest
- Eviction and Relocation Plan
- Initiator of Eviction
- Shillong Municipal Board (SMB)
- Area of Protest
- Police Bazaar (Khyndailad)
- New Vending Zone
- MUDA Complex
- Association Involved
- MGSPHSVA