Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Major Eviction Drive in Bhubaneswar Slum for Road Construction
The Odisha government is removing people from their homes in Bhubaneswar's biggest slum to build a new road.
Many people are upset and want better homes before they leave.
Some political parties also disagree with how the government is handling this.
Odisha government conducting eviction drive in Salia Sahi, Bhubaneswar's largest slum
Over 550 unauthorized houses identified for demolition to build a 700m road stretch
Protests by slum-dwellers and activists against eviction; some houses demolished
Opposition parties criticize eviction drive, demand proper rehabilitation
Evicted families seek alternative housing and compensation
- Who
- Odisha government, slum-dwellers, activists, political leaders
- What
- Eviction drive in Salia Sahi slum for road construction
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Where
- Salia Sahi, Bhubaneswar
- Why
- To construct a 700m road stretch to decongest traffic
Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Eviction Drive
Government's Stance
Necessary for road construction
Opposition's Stance
Forceful, without proper rehabilitation
Compensation
Government's Stance
Rs 1.50 lakh offered per family
Opposition's Stance
Inadequate, demand for alternative housing
Legal Compliance
Government's Stance
Following due process
Opposition's Stance
Violating Forest Rights Act, Land Rights Act, and constitutional rights
- Slum
- Salia Sahi, Bhubaneswar
- Houses to be demolished
- Over 550
- Road length
- Nearly 700m
- Compensation offered
- Rs 1.50 lakh per family
- Opposing parties
- Congress, CPI (M)
