Eviction Controversy Sparks Caste-Based Harassment Allegations

Former MP Udit Raj alleges forcible eviction from a government bungalow in New Delhi, citing caste-based harassment. Authorities state Raj's wife overstayed beyond the permitted period, incurring Rs 21 lakh in dues. The eviction order, challenged in court, highlights a broader debate on social justice.

Former MP Udit Raj accused authorities of forcibly evicting his family from their Pandara Park government bungalow in New Delhi, calling it caste-based harassment. This comes despite the legal matter being sub-judice.

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs claims Raj's wife, Seema Raj, overstayed by five months, leading to dues exceeding Rs 21 lakh. Eviction proceedings began in June, with orders served in August, contested later in court.

Udit Raj, expressing indignation over perceived selective enforcement, cited numerous upper-caste individuals remaining in government accommodations. The issue underscores ongoing struggles for social justice and fair treatment.

(With inputs from agencies.)