Turkman Gate Demolition Sparks Controversy in Delhi

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the demolition drive at Delhi's Turkman Gate, drawing parallels to the Emergency period. The anti-encroachment drive near Ramlila Maidan led to violence after rumors spread about mosque demolition. Vijayan criticizes the BJP's divisive tactics and calls for resistance.

On Wednesday, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the recent demolition drive at Turkman Gate in Delhi, comparing it to the horrors of the Emergency period.

The anti-encroachment operation near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque at Ramlila Maidan incited violence, with many pelting stones at police after a social media post alleged demolition activities.

Vijayan took to the social media platform 'X' to condemn the act, stating it was part of a divisive ideology executed by the BJP, and called for secular forces to resist such actions.

(With inputs from agencies.)