Kerala politics spills over to Karnataka after eviction drive in Bengaluru
The political battle between the CPI-M and Congress in Kerala is spilling over to Karnataka ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal have both made statements regarding the demolition of "illegal" structures in Bengaluru, which has put Karnataka Congress leaders on the backfoot. While some within the Congress believe the demolition was handled poorly and that outside interference is unnecessary, others see it as an opportunity to portray the CPI-M as trying to influence the Karnataka elections by highlighting the demolition's impact on minority communities. The issue has become a point of contention between the two parties with both sides claiming their actions are justified.
31 DEC 2025
— The Hindu
Karnataka and Kerala Chief Ministers met at the Sivagiri Mutt to discuss the demolition of illegally constructed houses in Bengaluru.
— The Hindu
BJP leaders demanded an NIA investigation into Kogilu Layout encroachments, citing a potential sleeper cell threat.
1 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
The distribution of alternative housing to families affected by the Kogilu demolition will now occur on January 2nd after a day's delay due to verification processes.
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