Those who lost homes in Kogilu to hold a rally today; BJP to protest on Monday
R. Ashok, leader of the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), visited the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation Limited (RGHCL) office in Karnataka to address concerns regarding housing allocation for those displaced by a demolition drive. He argued that residents of Kogilu Layout should be prioritized over those who encroached on government land. S.R. Vishwanath, BJP MLA and member of a fact-finding committee, visited the site alongside his party's state president B.Y. Vijayendra. A complaint was filed with the Karnataka State Minorities Commission against Ashok for alleged hate speech.
5 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP accused the Karnataka government of prioritizing illegal Bangladeshi immigrants over local residents in housing allocations, prompting a counter-argument from the government.
7 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The Karnataka government refuted claims of illegal construction, citing satellite images, and initiated legal action against individuals accused of land sales and unauthorized construction.
12 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
A BJP fact-finding committee suspects some Kogilu families may be illegal migrants based on discrepancies in Aadhaar and voter IDs.
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