At the press conference organized by the Concerned Citizens of India at the Foreign Correspondents' Club, the release of the public hearing report shed light on the harrowing experiences of forced evictions across India in preparation for the G20 summit. The report was addressed by Senior Journalist Pamela Philipose, Human Rights Activist Harsh Mander, Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla Tikender Panwar and community leaders Shakeel Abdul and Akbar.
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विभिन्न क्षेत्रों से संगठनों के एक समूह के द्वारा आयोजित की गई इस जन सुनवाई ने एक अवसर प्रदान किया जहां विभिन्न निष्कासितों - किसानों, सड़क विक्रेताओं, कचरा चुनने वालों, बस्तियों के निवासियों - के साक्ष्य सुनने का मौका मिला, साथ ही वकीलों और कार्यकर्ताओं को भी विचार रखने का मौका मिला। इस जन सुनवाई ने चमकीली सौंदर्यिक भव्यता के पीछे छिपी कठोरता की दास्तान को उजागर किया।
Every time large-scale evictions and displacements take place, it has led to some conversations, protest actions, legal battles and policy discussions, yet nothing seems to change and the bulldozers return with renewed vigour as the next such mega event takes place.
Massive forced evictions are happening across the country, esp in cities/towns where G20 events are being held. Watch the video to know more.
A public hearing addressing the pressing issue of forced evictions in India took place on 22nd May at Surjeet Bhawan, New Delhi. Organized by Concerned Citizens, a collective of organisations from varied fields, the public hearing was to shed light on the unjust evictions taking place across the country, particularly targeting farmers, street vendors, waste pickers, and residents of bastis, as part of the preparations for the G20 summit and the beautification of cities.
In recent months, the upcoming G20 summit has sparked a wave of evictions in various regions of India, including Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, Pune, Vizag, Mahabalipuram, and more. While the authorities argue that these evictions are necessary for the sake of development and to ensure a smooth hosting of the international event, it is crucial to …
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Join us for a public hearing on May 22 in Delhi on 'The Forced Eviction Across India and G20 Events.'
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