B&W: Can illegal encroachments on government property be justified in the name of religion?
- New Delhi
Today, we will first tell you how the alliance of religion, mosque, and illegal encroachment has become a guarantee of protection from the country’s law. Encroach on government land, build a mosque or shrine there. And when the land is to be vacated, call it an attack on religion. In Mumbai’s Garib Nagar, when the administration arrived to remove encroachments from railway land worth 600 crore rupees, a violent mob pelted stones. It was claimed that the bulldozer was running against the rights of Muslims.
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New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital of India, officially inaugurated in 1931 after being designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker to replace Calcutta as the seat of the British Raj. The city was built as a grand administrative center, featuring wide boulevards and iconic landmarks like India Gate and the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Today, it serves as the political and cultural heart of India, blending its colonial history with a vibrant modern identity.
Garib Nagar
Garib Nagar is a densely populated, predominantly Muslim neighborhood in Mumbai, India, known for its vibrant street life and tight-knit community. Established in the mid-20th century, it was originally a settlement for migrant workers and low-income families, reflecting the city’s rapid urbanization. The area is named after Mahatma Gandhi’s term “Garib” (meaning “poor”), symbolizing its working-class roots and resilience.
