Tensions in Karnataka politics reached a new peak as the BJP state leadership dispatched a crucial letter to Home Minister Amit Shah, calling for NIA probes into the burgeoning problem of illegal settlements. The plea underscores fears of security breaches and administrative failures.
Authored by top functionaries, the communication paints a grim picture of how these unauthorized habitats have infiltrated strategic locations, encroaching upon defense lands and vital infrastructure. BJP accuses the Congress regime of deliberate inaction, prioritizing electoral gains over citizen safety.
Incidents of violence, smuggling, and even radicalization have been linked to these areas, according to party dossiers attached to the letter. They demand NIA’s specialized teams to investigate funding sources and connections to larger criminal ecosystems.
Public outrage has been building, with residents’ associations and environmental groups echoing BJP’s concerns about ecological damage from deforestation for these shanties. The state government’s rehabilitation promises ring hollow amid ongoing constructions.
In a pointed critique, BJP highlights the contrast with their governance tenure, when demolition drives were routine. Now, they seek central intervention to bypass what they call a ‘compromised’ state machinery.
Amit Shah’s response could set a precedent for handling similar issues nationwide. Meanwhile, Karnataka BJP mobilizes cadres for awareness campaigns, framing the fight against illegal bastis as a battle for India’s sovereignty. As debates rage in the assembly, this letter injects fresh urgency into a long-simmering crisis, compelling action before it spirals further.