Ground Report: Why Are Hundreds of Batla House Homes Marked for Demolition? | The Quint

In Delhi’s Batla House, hundreds of homes and shops have been marked with red crosses, facing potential demolition by the DDA and UPID. Families who've lived here for decades now face eviction—some say without prior notice or rehabilitation plans.
The Quint’s Shadab Moizee reports from the ground, speaking to residents clinging to hope as a Supreme Court hearing next week may decide their fate.

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