Women in Kolkata Protest Against Forced Home Evictions
Families living in a south Kolkata slum are fighting back after receiving notices to leave their homes without any new place to live.
What is happening in Kolkata
Women living in a slum in south Kolkata are standing up to protect their homes. They received sudden notices telling them to pack up and leave. However, the government has not offered them any new houses or a proper place to go. This has left hundreds of poor families worried and scared about where they will sleep at night.
Why the residents are worried
People living in the area say they have nowhere else to move. Many have built their small lives and jobs around this neighborhood over many years. Being forced out with zero help means they could end up living on the streets.
- Families received official notices telling them to clear the land.
- No clear plan for safe housing has been shared by local leaders.
- Women are leading the protests to demand fair treatment and shelter.
What happens next
The community is refusing to back down easily. They plan to keep marching and talking to leaders until someone gives them a safe place to live before any bulldozers arrive.