How slums are made and razed in Bengaluru (opens original article in a new tab)

Bengaluru's slums form due to inadequate housing and labor demands, with demolitions displacing families without proper support, and slum declarations often selectively applied to avoid legal responsibilities.

• Bengaluru's slums emerge due to lack of public housing and agrarian distress, leading to informal settlements near work sites.
• Demolitions often occur without proper notice or rehabilitation, displacing families and failing to address housing needs.
• Slum declarations are selectively applied, with many settlements remaining unrecognized, avoiding legal obligations for rehabilitation.