Delhi MCD Issues Eviction Notice to 310 Families in Yamuna Bazaar Ghat

Delhi’s Yamuna Bazaar Ghat has become the center of a major eviction controversy after the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) issued notices to around 310 families, asking them to vacate their homes within 15 days. The decision has triggered strong political reactions and on-ground protests, with the Congress party stepping in to support the affected residents. According to reports, the MCD has served eviction notices to families living in the Yamuna Bazaar Ghat area, instructing them to leave their homes within a short notice period. The move has caused widespread concern among residents, many of whom claim they have been living in the area for generations and depend on the Yamuna riverfront for their livelihoods. The issue escalated when a delegation from the Delhi Congress, led by Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav, visited the affected area to meet the residents and assess the situation firsthand. During the visit, Yadav interacted with the families and assured them of full support from the party. He stated that the Congress party would not allow these families to be displaced and would extend all possible assistance, including legal and political support if required. Yadav criticized the Delhi government, alleging that the eviction drive is being justified using orders from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). He claimed that families who have been residing in the area since before India’s independence are now being asked to leave abruptly, without proper prior notice or rehabilitation planning. He further argued that these residents have built their lives along the Yamuna banks, relying on the area for daily income and survival. The Congress leader also warned that eviction could lead to serious socio-economic consequences for these families. He said children might be forced to drop out of school, and many households could face unemployment and financial instability if relocated without proper rehabilitation. In addition, Yadav accused the ruling administration of failing to deliver on promises related to cleaning and restoring the Yamuna river over the past several months. He alleged that the eviction action is an attempt to divert attention from governance failures by targeting economically weaker sections of society. The situation remains tense as residents await further clarity on their future, while political parties continue to debate the legality, fairness, and humanitarian impact of the eviction notice.