BJP MLAs demand rehabilitation for 39 affected shopkeepers

BJP legislators Vikram Randhawa and Narinder Singh Raina raised concerns in the assembly about 39 shopkeepers in the Satwari area facing eviction due to flyover construction. They highlighted that the administration issued notices to vacate despite prior government assurances of rehabilitation. The legislators emphasized that the shopkeepers, who have operated their businesses for over 50 years, should be relocated to promised sites before any demolition occurs. They stated that the shopkeepers are not against the flyover but seek proper compensation and relocation. Randhawa and Raina reiterated their support for the shopkeepers, stating that the government must fulfill its commitment to rehabilitate them. They indicated that they would oppose any actions taken against the shopkeepers until their rehabilitation is assured.