BJP alleges govt. allotting flats to illegal Bangladeshi immigrants; Cong. hits back
Allegations of prioritizing illegal immigrants over citizens raise concerns about misuse of power and potential harm.
The BJP protested the demolition of homes in Kogilu, alleging that the Karnataka government was prioritizing illegal Bangladeshi immigrants over local residents. R. Ashok, Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, and B.Y. Vijayendra, BJP State president, claimed that the government was providing housing to encroachers and neglecting those on a waiting list for government housing. B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, Minister for Housing, countered by stating that most residents were local and only 13 families from outside Karnataka were affected. Krishna Byre Gowda, Minister for Revenue, defended the demolition drive as part of routine action against encroachers.
5 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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