Delhi’s Bengali Community Faces Eviction Threat: TMC Cries Foul, BJP Claims Legal Action

Tensions are rising in Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area as around 1,200 Bengali-speaking residents face the threat of eviction. These residents, reportedly hailing from Cooch Behar in West Bengal, have found themselves at the center of a political storm.

TMC Alleges BJP-Led Witch-Hunt

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating a targeted campaign against the Bengali community. They claim this action is a politically motivated “witch-hunt” aimed at displacing Bengali-speaking residents. The TMC emphasizes the human cost of these evictions, highlighting the potential disruption to families and livelihoods.

BJP Maintains Legality of Action

The BJP, however, refutes these allegations, insisting that the evictions are purely a matter of enforcing the law. They deny any targeted campaign against the Bengali community and state that due process is being followed.

Impact on the Community

The affected families are understandably anxious about their future. Many have lived in Vasant Kunj for years and are now facing the daunting prospect of losing their homes and community. The situation underscores the vulnerability of migrant communities and the need for sensitive handling of such matters.