One Month After Yelahanka Bulldozer Demolitions, Survivors Still Await Promised Relief

Bangalore: It has been one month since the bulldozer demolitions in Yelahanka, Karnataka, yet the promises made by the state government remain unfulfilled, leaving affected families in dire conditions.

Residents of Fakir Colony and Waseem Layout, mostly from economically weaker sections, continue to struggle for basic necessities. Despite assurances from the Karnataka Congress government, not a single family has been resettled. Food, medical aid, and adequate shelter remain largely absent. Makeshift shelters, made from torn tarpaulins and scattered debris, are all that protect these families from the harsh cold and rain.

The crisis gained national attention after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan highlighted it on social media. Following this, a DYFI team visited Fakir Colony to assess the situation. The images and accounts revealed the scale of the suffering, prompting Karnataka leaders, including K C Venugopal, D K Shivakumar, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, to publicly promise resettlement.

However, one month later, these promises remain unfulfilled. Families continue to live in inhumane conditions, with the government failing to provide even basic support. Scheduled flats have not been delivered, and there is no clarity on when relief will reach the survivors.

Activists from the local organisation 'Sangham' and DYFI leaders have documented the plight of the families, highlighting what they describe as the callousness of the Congress administration. The ongoing neglect raises serious concerns about governance, accountability, and the basic right to humane living conditions.