Jaipur/Barmer | June 26 A large-scale anti-encroachment drive in Rajasthan has sparked a political row after videos showed police dragging a Bhil tribal woman from her home during demolition operations in Barmer district near the India-Pakistan border.
The action, carried out under the state government's "Operation Clean," reportedly left several tribal families homeless. The demolition of a mosque and a madrasa during the drive has further intensified the controversy.
Opposition leaders and rights groups have accused the BJP-led government of disproportionately affecting tribal and minority communities while questioning the absence of rehabilitation for displaced families. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot alleged that the exercise was creating social divisions and demanded accountability.
The Rajasthan government has rejected the allegations, stating that the operation is aimed at clearing unauthorised constructions in sensitive border areas to strengthen security and ensure effective administration. Officials said the drive is being conducted under existing legal provisions and is not targeted at any particular community.
The incident has fuelled a sharp political debate, with the opposition demanding relief and rehabilitation for affected families, while the state government maintains that the demolitions are necessary for border security and the rule of law.
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