Stop the forcible eviction of street vendors in Mysuru immediately: CPI(M)
The CPI(M) in Mysuru has demanded an immediate halt to the forcible eviction of street vendors by local authorities. They argue that the evictions violate the Street Vendors Act of 2014 and threaten the livelihoods of thousands of working-class families.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing tension between urban development projects and the legal rights of informal sector workers in India.
The Mysuru District Committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has condemned the forcible eviction of street vendors in Mysuru without prior notice and alternative arrangements.
In a statement here on Tuesday, CPI (M) Mysuru district Secretary Jagadish Surya said the street vendors, who are earning their livelihood in various parts of Mysuru City, are an integral part of the city’s economy.
“Besides providing essential goods and services to the public at affordable prices, they earn an honest livelihood to support their families. Their sudden eviction will push thousands of poor and working-class families into distress,” he said.
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