‘Better follow rules’: Harsh Sanghavi on demolition in Bet Dwaraka

Gujarat’s minister of state for house affairs Harsh Sanghavi has stated that the demolition drive in Bet Dwarka is required as these are unlawful encroachments. On fifth October 2022, he stated that those that abide by the principles would solely be benefitted. He additionally expressed his opinion on the incident of assault on the Garba celebration at Undhel village of Kheda.

Harsh Sanghavi stated whereas interacting with the media, “Bet Dwarka is connected to the coastal border. It is located at a distance of 57 nautical miles from Karachi. It is the first island linked to the coastal edge where people live in such a large number. There was illegal encroachment at some places in Bet Dwarka. It is a routine procedure of removing illegal houses and religious construction on government land. Such buildings are used for unlawful activities and that is not allowed. We are inquiring if any such buildings are being used for such activities.”

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Harsh Sanghavi additional stated, “This is the city of Lord Krishna. This land is always prepared to welcome the devotees of Lord Krishna who visit Dwarka and Bet Dwarka. No illegal activity is allowed here.”

Harsh Sanghavi added, “A big drug racket was going on in a house in Salaya. The accused had a house in Bet Dwarka on government land. It was necessary to bulldoze it. On such islands that are linked to the coastal border, if there are such constructions that are built with the specific motive of sheltering illegal activities, then it should be probed and we are doing the same. Presently, it is a routine procedure that takes place across all cities in connection with illegal activities and encroachments over government lands.”

About the incident of assault on the Garba celebrations at Undhel village of Kheda, he stated, “Gujarat is known to be the safest state when it comes to law and order. We have seen that all communities jointly celebrate the festivals of each other. However, some people try to obstruct the religious festivals of others. Anti-social elements have tried to disturb the peace. I believe that those who follow the rules would be benefitted.”

It is notable that the Navratri celebration in Kheda turned violent after a Muslim mob led by two youths recognized as Arif and Zahir pelted stones on the Hindu devotees.