Gujarat’s minister of state for home affairs Harsh Sanghavi has said that the demolition drive in Bet Dwarka is required as these are illegal encroachments. On 5th October 2022, he said that those who abide by the rules would only be benefitted. He also expressed his opinion on the incident of attack on the Garba celebration at Undhel village of Kheda.
Harsh Sanghavi said while 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 further said, “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 attack on the Garba celebrations at Undhel village of Kheda, he said, “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 identified as Arif and Zahir pelted stones on the Hindu devotees.
