Demolition drive in village near Raipur sparks protest
The Chhattisgarh government demolished 77 houses in Nakti village, claiming they were built illegally on government land. Villagers protested the move, stating that some homes were government-allotted and that they were not properly rehabilitated.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between urban development, land rights, and the welfare of marginalized communities.
Amidst intense protests, the Chhattisgarh government on Monday (June 29, 2026) demolished 77 houses that were allegedly built illegally on government land in Nakti village near Raipur.
The article gives significant space to the villagers' grievances and claims of government failure, which frames the state action critically.
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