Reacting to the stone-pelting incident near a mosque in Old Delhi, BJP MP Yogender Chandolia emphasized that while all religions are respected, encroachment will not be tolerated. Chandolia stated that actions must be taken against encroachment in Delhi, regardless of the responsible party. Delhi Police have detained ten individuals in connection with the incident.
The stone-pelting occurred during an anti-encroachment operation near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in the Turkman Gate area. The demolition drive aimed to remove unauthorized structures in compliance with the Delhi High Court’s directives from November 12, 2025. The operation involved a significant deployment of civic staff and police personnel, utilizing between 10 and 17 bulldozers.
As the demolition progressed, local residents gathered outside the mosque, protesting the drive and attempting to breach police barricades. This led to the escalation of the situation, prompting security personnel to use tear gas shells to disperse the protesters. Police managed to bring the situation under control and increased security measures in the area to prevent further unrest.
BJP MP Yogender Chandolia also commented on the Uttar Pradesh Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Draft Voter List 2026, noting the removal of approximately two crore names from the voter list in the state. Chandolia highlighted the opportunity for people to verify their names and file objections within a one-month window. He emphasized the importance of updating voter lists to ensure accuracy and fairness in the electoral process.
