Government Evicts Squatter Settlements Amidst Controversy

The government's campaign to remove squatter settlements on public land has sparked controversy, with thousands of houses being demolished. While presented as a campaign for public property protection and organized urbanization, it has deeply affected affected families. The article critiques the government's authoritarian approach towards the poor, highlighting historical land inequality and the state's failure to address the root causes of landlessness. It questions whether the goal is a city that looks beautiful by removing people or a society that develops by respecting them.