Society · India
Bengaluru footpath clearance drive impacts vendors, garners international attention
Bengaluru authorities have initiated a significant footpath clearance drive, leading to relief for some citizens but causing hardship for street vendors who report eviction threats. The campaign has also drawn attention from abroad, with Norwegian embassy officials sharing a video about their experience running on the city's footpaths. Environmental group Greenpeace has highlighted the issue, referencing a Supreme Court ruling.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 4 · Right 0 n = 6
- Left (2): The Hindu, The News Minute
- Centre (4): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, The Indian Express, The Print