To have a complete understanding of the theory of forced evictions, one needs to dive into the very dynamics of contemporary urbanism and particularly, in how the urban poor are represented, governed, judged.
Evictions in the Times of Corona: Part 3
The families, some of who claim to have settled here at Milanpur Borobasti at least 40 years ago, have been spending sleepless nights since May 8, when notices were served by the Divisional Forest Officer of Guwahati Wildlife Division on at least 30 families in the hilly areas of Amchang, asking them to vacate their houses within 15 days.
Evictions in the Times of Corona: Part 2
“My grandfather, a man of astute observation and a lifetime of struggle behind him, pointed to our house one afternoon where our joint family lived and said, ”Kid , this house can tell you my life story better than my own mother.” The house had a very humble beginning like…
Evictions in the Times of Corona: Part 1
A mammoth 700 household and innumerable lives are looming under the threat of forced eviction. Under these cold and insensitive statistics, warm and happy lives are buried.