PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldDharwad Evicts Over 300 Street Vendors Amid Protests
The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) evicted more than 300 roadside vendors in Dharwad during a two-day drive to clear footpath and road encroachments. The move followed public complaints about traffic congestion and waste caused by stalls. Despite notices, some vendors resisted eviction, prompting protests and criticism from local groups and politicians for lack of alternative arrangements. The HDMC cited obstruction and cleanliness issues as reasons for the action.
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