The BJP is known to benefit from bulldozer justice. Their two leaders, the Union Agriculture Minister and the Chief Minister, have been lovingly referred to as “Bulldozer Mama” and “Bulldozer Baba”.
The list has been collected by Multimedia Reporter Kashif Kavki. The Post is mentioned at the end of this article.
Ujjain – 2020
On Christmas eve. Bhartiya Janta Yuva Morcha and other Hindutva outfits rallied for the collection of Ram Mandir inauguration. Soon the incident took a communal turn when stones were pelted.
The source of stone pelting was pointed to Hindu houses and when the authorities went to demolish Hindu house. They pointed towards their temple and the authorities demolished Muslim house nearby. Full Story
Chandan Khedi- 2020
An estimated 5,000 workers of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) rallied in the street which later took communal turn. Stones pelted, walls scribbled and properties were vandalized during the incident.
The next day, the local administration in Indore partially demolished 13 houses in the minority-dominated Chandan Khedi village. Full Story
During the same time MP high court issued a notice to BJP govt Over 3 Communal incidents during Ram Mandir fund collection rallies.
Manawar – 2021
Hindutva groups entered Muslim populated locality in Manawar tehsil of Madhya Pradesh. They entered against police instruction and played high music DJ in the locality.
Soon the incident took a communal turn and stones were pelted from both the sides. Police arrested Muslims who were accused and demolished a Muslim’s house calling it illegal construction. Full Story
Khargone – 2022
Violence broke out during Ram Navami procession in Tavdi Mohalla of Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone district.Police baton charged and fired tear gas shells in a bid to disperse the mob. More than 2 dozen houses were torched during the communal violence.
Narottam Mishra said, “Jis ghar se pathar aae hai, us ghar ko hi patharo kaa dher banaenge”. Within two days of the incident, over 32 shops and 16 houses belonging to Muslims, which were served notices for illegal construction, were razed. Full Story
Dindori – 2022
Asif Khan had eloped with Sakshi Sahu while the Jabalpur Bench of the High Court (HC) granted protection to the interfaith couple.
Three shops belonging to the father of Asif Khan was demolished in the name of illegal construction. Full Story
Katni – 2022
On April 27, 2022, the 57-year-old widow Nirasha Nishad witnessed the demolition of her house by Katni Municipal Corporation.
The grandson of the building’s owner Ravi had been accused of molestation and theft, but he left the home over 20 years ago. Nirasha, living alone since her husband’s death, was forcibly removed from her home by police. Full Story
Sagabarkhedi – 2022
House of five poachers accused of killing three policemen in Guna district was demolished by BJP government.
The state government razed the homes of five accused, including Vikki Khan, Gullu Khan, and Shahzad Banne Khan, following orders from Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Full Story
Khargone – 2022
Tribal’s house is demolished by the administration. Forest department officials claim that the tribal man was building a home on encroached forest land, which was removed a month ago, and he was served a notice.
The house was sanctioned by Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojyna (PMAY). Later the tribal died by suicide. Full Story
Surjani – 2022
Five houses belonging to Muslim families were demolished over an allegation of stone pelting at a Garba pandal during a tiff that broke out over rash driving by a 14-year-old boy
Bedakhli order was pasted on the houses and imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on each family for allegedly building a pakka house encroaching government lands. Full Story
Surjani – 2022
Eatary business and homes were demolished of five Muslim men accused of murdering a 30-year-old man on Diwali night.
A scuffle over smoking at a fuel station took an ugly turn with one Jojan Singh dead and another injured. Full Story
Mandsaur- 2022
On allegations of pelting stones at the Garba event, Mandsaur Police booked 19, arrested 7 and razed the homes of Zafar, Raies & Salman within 2 days of the incident.
Administration demolished the house calling it illegal construction. Full Story
Ujjain- 2022
Two incidents of violence during Ganesh statue immersion. In Ujjain’s Goyala Buzurg village, a Dalit procession was attacked by upper-caste men with stones, damaging the statue and injuring six people.
In Udaipura town, a Ganesh procession playing provocative songs halted near a Muslim locality, triggering violence after a Muslim woman threw a slipper at the crowd. RW demanded demolition of Muslim houses and it was demolished. Full Story
Sehore – 2023
Homes Built Under PM Awas Yojana Demolished in Madhya Pradesh for Road Project by the administration.
In total, 200 homes, shops, and even a temple were either fully or partially razed for the construction of an 18-km road connecting Ichhawar town to the Indore-Bhopal highway. Full Story
Bhopal – 2023
A colony where majority of residents were Bhopal Gas Tragedy-exposed victims or victims of the aftermath of the gas leak was demolished by Railways.
The demolition affected poor families, many of whom were Below Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders, left without compensation or rehabilitation. Full Story
Damoh – 2023
School run by Muslims razed over allegations of forcing students to wear scarves. Full Story
Ujjain- 2023
Bulldozer arrived with drummers and a music truck with loudspeakers to demolish a Muslim’s house. Full Story
Chhatarpur – 2024
Haji Shahzad Ali’s house in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, was demolished after he was accused of pelting stones at a police station, during a protest demanding the arrest of preacher Ramgiri Full Story
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