Archive · 5 Jan 2026
BJP protests against housing for evicted families
In Bengaluru, the BJP held a protest because the government is giving houses to people who were evicted from their homes.
The BJP says these people might be illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and not from Karnataka.
They believe the government should give houses to people who really belong to Karnataka.
The government says only 90 families are eligible for housing.
The BJP also says that many illegal immigrants are living in Karnataka and getting benefits that should go to real Karnataka residents.
The protest was to make the government stop giving houses to these people and to protect Karnataka's land.
BJP staged a protest against the Karnataka government's decision to provide houses to families evicted from Kogilu's Waseem Layout and Fakir Colony.
BJP leaders alleged that the government is giving housing benefits to illegal immigrants from Bangladesh instead of genuine beneficiaries.
The protest was organized under the slogan 'Save Kogilu, Remove Illegal Immigrants'.
Karnataka Urban Development Minister Byrathi Suresh stated that only 90 families from Faqir colony are eligible for compensatory housing.
BJP leader C N Ashwath Narayan claimed that more than 25 lakh people of Bangladeshi origin are living in Karnataka and accused the government of appeasement politics.
- Who
- BJP leaders and members, Karnataka state government, alleged illegal immigrants from Bangladesh
- What
- BJP protest against the state government's decision to provide houses to evicted families, allegations of illegal immigration
- When
- January 5, after the December 20 demolition
- Where
- Near the Country Club on Bagalur Main Road, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Why
- BJP claims the government is providing housing to illegal immigrants at the expense of genuine beneficiaries, and to protect Karnataka's land
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Protest Organizers
- BJP, including state president B Y Vijayendra and Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka
- Protest Slogan
- Save Kogilu, Remove Illegal Immigrants
- Evicted Families Eligible for Housing
- 90 families from Faqir colony
- Alleged Illegal Immigrants
- More than 25 lakh people of Bangladeshi origin, according to BJP
- Demolition Date
- December 20
- Reason for Demolition
- To clear encroachments for a proposed solid waste processing unit
Sources
Allegations of Bangladeshi illegal immigrants trigger tension
Three Bengali migrant workers assaulted in Maharashtra; Trinamool condemns incident - Telegraph India
BJP stages protest against giving houses to those who lost their dwellings in eviction
