Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to Rekha Gupta over Madrasi camp demolition crisis in Jangpura
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, calling the demolition of Madrasi Camp in Jangpura a 'humanitarian crisis.' He urged immediate action to rehabilitate 370 displaced Tamil-origin families and flagged the lack of basic services at resettlement flats in Narela.
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India Gazette
3 hours ago
- India Gazette
DMK's Elangovan criticises demolition of Madrasi Camp in Delhi, demands affected to be rehabilitated
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 14 (ANI): DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Friday criticised the demolition of the Madrasi Camp in Delhi and demanded that the affected residents, most of them Tamilians, be properly rehabilitated. Speaking to ANI, DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan said, 'Our interest is to protect the affected people, particularly the Tamil people who have been affected. The residents should be given an alternative.' Earlier on Friday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, expressing deep concern over the humanitarian crisis following the demolition of Madrasi Camp in South East Delhi's Jangpura on June 1. The demolition displaced 370 Tamil-origin families who had been living in the area for decades. In his letter, Stalin urged immediate steps to alleviate the distress faced by these families, many of whom have contributed significantly to Delhi's economy and society. In his letter, Stalin urged immediate steps to mitigate the distress faced by these families, many of whom have lived and worked in Delhi for decades. 'I wish to draw your urgent attention to the humanitarian crisis precipitated by the demolition of Jangpura's Madrasi Camp on 1st June 2025. This has rendered 370 Tamil-origin families, who for decades have contributed significantly to Delhi's economy, homeless and destitute. As per the Hon'ble Delhi High Court's orders, a joint survey certified 189 families as eligible for EWS flats. The Hon'ble High Court had also directed the Government agencies (DDA and DUSIB) to complete all essential services like water, electricity, sanitation, internal roads, drainage and street lighting in Pockets G-7 and G-8, Narela, where the alternative accommodation has been provided. The Court further mandated the Delhi Government to ensure immediate admissions for displaced children in nearby Government and MCD schools, establish Primary Healthcare Centres and Fair-Price Shops, and arrange requisite DTC and Metro transport links in accordance with the 2016 policy,' Stalin wrote. Stalin further expressed concern over the plight of 189 EWS families allotted flats in Narela, which remain uninhabitable due to incomplete essential services. Stalin noted that 181 other families remain homeless without alternative accommodation. 'Regrettably, although 189 families have been formally allotted EWS flats in Narela, the units remain unfit for occupation owing to incomplete provision of essential services. These sites lie nearly 20 kilometres from many beneficiaries' places of work, yet no dedicated transport services have been provided. Moreover, educational arrangements for over 150 Tamil-medium children have not been implemented in accordance with the Court's directives. In the absence of these amenities, household earners-particularly women-remain unemployed and students face imminent disruption to their studies, compounding the dislocation distress of this vulnerable community. The remaining 181 families have not been provided any alternative accommodation and have been left homeless,' he wrote. The Tamil Nadu CM further demanded government attention over the situation, saying, 'I strongly urge your Government to act immediately to relieve the hardship of the displaced families by completing and handing over the 189 EWS flats in full shape to the entitled families, fast-tracking community infrastructure, and providing dedicated transport services.' The demolition at Madrasi Camp was carried out on June 1 as authorities acted on court orders to clear encroachments along the Barapulla drain. The operation was carried out to resolve the flooding issues caused by the narrowed drain, which obstructs water flow during heavy rains. Out of the 370 encroachments demolished, 189 residents were deemed eligible for resettlement and allocated flats in Narela, while 181 were ineligible. (ANI)
India Gazette
3 hours ago
- India Gazette
Israel's strikes on Iran reckless act of aggression that risks igniting a wider war: M K Stalin
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 14 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has strongly condemned Israel's recent military strikes on Iran, calling them a 'reckless act of aggression' that could further destabilise the region and trigger a 'wider war.' In a statement posted on social media, Stalin said, 'Israel's strikes on Iran is a reckless act of aggression that risks igniting a wider war. Coupled with the continued bombardment of #Gaza and suffering of Palestinian civilians, this violent path must be condemned.' He urged the international community to take a stronger stand against the escalation of violence. 'The world must push for restraint, justice, and meaningful diplomacy,' he added. Stalin's remarks come amid rising tensions in the Middle East following Israel's expanded military operations and ongoing conflict in Gaza. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East and 'strongly condemned' the military strikes carried out by Israel on Iran on June 13. However, India refrained from participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) discussions on a statement condemning Israel's military strikes on Iran, and urged for dialogue and diplomacy for de-escalation. 'India's own position on the matter had been articulated by us on 13 June 2025, and remains the same. We urge that channels of dialogue and diplomacy be utilised to work towards de-escalation, and it is essential that the international community undertake endeavours in that direction,' the Ministry of External Affairs said. The SCO's statement comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia following Israel's strikes which it called a 'pre-emptive operation' on Iran targeting the latter's nuclear program on Friday. In its statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had discussed this matter with his Iranian counterpart yesterday and conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events. 'The External Affairs Minister too discussed this matter with his Iranian counterpart yesterday and conveyed the deep concern of the international community at the turn of events. He also urged the avoidance of any escalatory steps and an early return to diplomacy,' it added. MEA said that the overall position of India was communicated to other SCO members. 'Keeping that in mind, India did not participate in the discussions on the above-mentioned SCO statement,' MEA said. SCO issued a strong statement on Saturday condemning military strikes 'carried out by Israel against Iran on June 13'. In its statement, SCO expressed serious concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East. 'Such aggressive actions against civilian targets, including energy and transport infrastructure, which have resulted in civilian casualties, are a gross violation of international law and the United Nations Charter. They constitute an infringement on Iran's sovereignty, cause damage to regional and international security, and pose serious risks to global peace and stability,' the statement said. India had on Friday expressed its deep concern at the recent developments between Iran and Israel. 'We are closely monitoring the evolving situation, including reports related to attacks on nuclear sites. India urges both sides to avoid any escalatory steps. Existing channels of dialogue and diplomacy should be utilised to work towards a de-escalation of the situation and resolving underlying issues,' MEA had said. It said India enjoys close and friendly relations with both countries and stands ready to extend all possible support. 'Our Missions in both countries are in contact with the Indian community. All Indian nationals in the region are advised to exercise caution, stay safe and follow local security advisories,' the statement said. (ANI)
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Technical courses should be taught in Tamil: Guv
Chennai: Governor R N Ravi on Saturday said technical courses in Tamil Nadu should be taught in Tamil and not English. He interacted with Tamil scholars as part of his 'Think to Dare' series at Raj Bhavan in which he spoke about the repression faced by Tamils during British rule and its revival. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Tamil, an ancient and rich language, suffered enormously during British rule. It was a deliberate attempt by the British to downgrade the mother tongues of the country. They destroyed our indigenous education system, industry, devastated our agriculture by heavy taxation making it unaffordable for farmers to continue agriculture," Ravi said. Speaking about the impact of the British education system on Tamil, Ravi said, "In the English education system, the schools in which they set up didn't encourage Tamil. The schools were mainly set up to infuse a sense of inferiority among us and to choose their education system. Through their education system they started to teach what they wanted us to learn. They taught that everything about the British and Europe were superior and what we had were inferior. " Ravi said the Swadeshi movement helped Tamil's revival. "Only the Swadeshi movement initiated the revival of Tamil language through poets and Tamil enthusiasts such as Bharathiyar and T K Chidambaranatha Mudhaliar who carried out a virulent campaign against leaders speaking in English," he said.
