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Bulldozers as Tools of Injustice How Demolitions Became a Symbol of Oppression in India

Published On Thu, 19 Sep 2024
Asian Horizon Network
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Bulldozers are typically used worldwide for constructing homes, offices, roads, and other infrastructure. However, in recent years, they have reportedly become tools of oppression under India's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, allegedly targeting the homes and livelihoods of the minority Muslim community.
BJP leaders have defended these demolitions, insisting that they are conducted within the bounds of the law. Despite this, the actions have faced criticism both within India and internationally. Critics argue that these demolitions have "only the thinnest veneer of legality" and claim that they "bulldoze over the very spirit of the law.
Disclaimer: This Video is taken from BBC News.