Responding to accusations by BJP leaders, Karnataka’s Housing and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan refuted claims that the state government was allocating houses to Bangladeshi encroachers. Khan emphasized that only locals would receive housing and challenged the opposition to prove otherwise.
Addressing the media in Bengaluru, Khan dismissed allegations of housing outsiders and highlighted the ongoing document verification process to ensure fairness. He stated that the decision to allot houses had been postponed to allow for thorough verification by authorities.
Khan clarified that only residents with valid Karnataka residency, Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards, and Aadhaar cards would be eligible for housing. He stressed the importance of authentic documentation and urged the opposition to substantiate their claims of Bangladeshi residency among the affected individuals.
The government is set to allocate houses to eligible beneficiaries in Kogilu Layout, Bengaluru, following the demolition of unauthorized structures. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed officials to verify genuine beneficiaries before the allotment process.
