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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday expressed concern over the demolition of Delhi's Madrasi Camp, affecting 370 Tamil families. In a letter to the Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Stalin stated that the drive has significantly troubled the Tamil families who have been contributing to the national capital's economy for decades. He further stated that while the 189 eligible families have been relocated to the EWS flats, they have not been provided with the basic facilities such as electricity, water, and connectivity.

"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," Stalin wrote in his letter.

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"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," he added.

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Earlier on June 1, a demolition drive was carried out at Madrasi Camp 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. The Delhi High Court had ordered the authorities to conduct the demolition drive to clear the obstacles behind waterlogging, leading to several inconveniences for the residents of multiple regions.