The Karnataka BJP’s fact-finding committee, formed in response to a land dispute in Bengaluru’s Kogilu Layout involving the Congress-led state government, has urged the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the matter. The committee, led by Yelahanka BJP MLA S.R. Vishwanath, submitted its report to the State BJP President, demanding an NIA probe into the eviction of illegal occupants in the area.
Vishwanath highlighted concerns about the hasty allocation of houses to foreign nationals and emphasized the need for an NIA investigation due to suspected foreign involvement. He called for the immediate eviction of those who had illegally constructed huts on government land in Bengaluru. The MLA also raised issues regarding scrap collectors in the city, alleging that a significant percentage were Rohingyas.
Demanding action against Rohingyas and Bangladeshi nationals, Vishwanath stressed the importance of verifying all such cases and taking appropriate legal measures against those found to be residing illegally. He criticized the alleged illegal allotment of houses and emphasized the necessity of following regulations strictly, without any bias.
Referring to the housing situation in Bengaluru, Vishwanath pointed out a backlog of over 15,000 housing applicants in the city. He expressed concerns about the differential treatment of migrants and foreign nationals, emphasizing the need for thorough verification by the police. The BJP MLA also criticized political maneuvers related to the issue, highlighting the sacrifices made by the state for external political gains.
