The Karnataka BJP has taken its crusade against illegal encroachments to the national stage, addressing a formal letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for an NIA-led inquiry into the state’s ‘illegal bastis.’ This strategic outreach highlights systemic rot in land management.
The document details extensive surveys revealing over 50,000 unauthorized structures across key districts, many allegedly backed by muscle power and corrupt officials. BJP warns these pose imminent risks to internal security, citing patterns reminiscent of past terror hideouts.
Under Congress rule, enforcement has crumbled, with police allegedly deterred from action due to political pressures. The letter implores NIA to deploy its anti-terror apparatus to trace origins, dismantle operations, and prosecute kingpins.
Stakeholders from real estate to conservationists back the demand, decrying the loss of prime land worth billions. Congress leaders like Home Minister G Parameshwara label it opposition hyperbole, vowing internal probes.
Yet, BJP’s evidence—photos, maps, witness statements—bolsters their case. They propose a multi-agency task force post-NIA findings to prevent recurrence.
With elections looming, this letter is BJP’s clarion call to reclaim narrative control. Amit Shah’s ministry, known for decisive interventions, may soon dispatch teams. For Karnataka’s 70 million residents, resolving the illegal settlement scourge is paramount to restoring faith in institutions and safeguarding futures.