Delhi residents in Shalimar Bagh protest as Rekha Gupta orders demolitions. Families seek help from AAP convenor Saurabh Bhardwaj.
Delhi: In Shalimar Bagh Assembly Constituency, tensions are escalating as several homes have reportedly been marked for demolition under directives associated with Rekha Gupta. The move has sparked widespread distress among local residents, particularly women, children, and the elderly, who fear losing their homes.
Residents claim that their appeals to authorities to reconsider the demolition have gone unheard. “These little children and women are crying and pleading to save their homes. Rekha Gupta ji has marked their homes for bulldozers to run over them. Please show a little mercy,” said one local resident, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing action.
Affected families approached AAP Delhi convenor Saurabh Bhardwaj to raise their concerns and seek urgent intervention. Social media posts from the constituency show emotional appeals from residents, emphasizing that they are law-abiding citizens facing an uncertain future.
अपनी ही विधानसभा में घरों को उजाड़ रहीं रेखा गुप्ता🚨
📍शालीमार बाग विधानसभा, दिल्ली
“ये छोटे-छोटे बच्चे और औरतें रो-रोकर अपने घरों को बचाने की गुहार लगा रहे हैं। रेखा गुप्ता जी ने इनके घरों पर बुलडोजर चलाने के लिए निशान लगवा दिए हैं,
रेखा गुप्ता जी थोड़ी सी दया लाइये, इनके… pic.twitter.com/oX5t0lM5VQ
— Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) January 16, 2026
Political analysts note that such incidents often raise debates over urban development and civic regulation in Delhi. While authorities argue that demolitions are necessary to maintain legal compliance and city planning norms, residents insist that humane solutions should be prioritized, especially for vulnerable populations.
Rekha Gupta, who reportedly oversees these actions in the constituency, has not yet publicly responded to the allegations. Local activists and opposition members are urging the Delhi government to halt the demolition temporarily and initiate dialogue with the affected families.
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The situation has attracted media attention and public outrage, bringing scrutiny on the balance between urban governance and citizen welfare. Residents continue to hope that authorities will consider alternative measures that safeguard homes while addressing regulatory concerns.