Bhubaneswar / Odisha Minister Defends Salia Sahi Eviction Drive, Alleges Attempts to Create Disorder
·4 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Public Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan defended the Salia Sahi eviction, stating the survey was accurate and notices were issued beforehand.
- Harichandan said affected families are being provided houses instead of temporary shelters, along with compensation and assistance.
- He alleged that some groups are trying to create disturbances despite the eviction process being underway for six months with beneficiary consent.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 19: Odisha Works Minister Prithviraj Harichandan Wednesday defended the eviction drive at Salia Sahi in Bhubaneswar, saying the survey was “entirely accurate” and had been conducted multiple times before action was taken.
He said prior notices had been issued before demolition and accused “certain vested interests” of trying to create unrest.
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Harichandan said residents were not being shifted to temporary shelters, but were being provided proper housing. The government, he said, was alert to compensation and all necessary assistance for affected families. “No one is being forcibly removed. The land is being cleared in the interest of the public,” he said.
He added that work would begin within a month and the eviction process had been underway for the last six months with consent from beneficiaries.
“Some people are deliberately trying to create disturbances, but we request everyone to cooperate. The government is providing houses in place of houses as there is no provision to allot land,” Harichandan said.
He said prior notices had been issued before demolition and accused “certain vested interests” of trying to create unrest.
Also Read: Aadhaar Card Pile Found During Salia Sahi Eviction
Harichandan said residents were not being shifted to temporary shelters, but were being provided proper housing. The government, he said, was alert to compensation and all necessary assistance for affected families. “No one is being forcibly removed. The land is being cleared in the interest of the public,” he said.
He added that work would begin within a month and the eviction process had been underway for the last six months with consent from beneficiaries.
“Some people are deliberately trying to create disturbances, but we request everyone to cooperate. The government is providing houses in place of houses as there is no provision to allot land,” Harichandan said.
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