Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has formally communicated with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, conveying his profound apprehension regarding the "humanitarian crisis" that has unfolded following the demolition of the Madrasi Camp in Jangpura, South East Delhi, on June 1, 2025. This demolition has resulted in the displacement of approximately 370 families of Tamil origin, many of whom have resided in the area for several decades and have significantly contributed to Delhi's economy.
In his letter, which was personally delivered by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP T.R. Baalu to the Delhi Chief Minister on Friday, Stalin urgently appealed for immediate measures to alleviate the distress experienced by these families. He emphasized that many of these individuals have lived and worked in Delhi for decades, making substantial contributions to the city's economic and social fabric.
Stalin highlighted that according to the directives of the Delhi High Court, a joint survey identified 189 families as eligible for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) flats. The High Court had also mandated government agencies, including the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), to ensure the completion of essential services such as water, electricity, sanitation, internal roads, drainage, and street lighting in Pockets G-7 and G-8, Narela, where alternative accommodations have been provided. Additionally, the court directed the Delhi government to facilitate immediate admissions for displaced children in nearby government and MCD schools, establish Primary Healthcare Centres and Fair-Price Shops, and arrange necessary DTC and Metro transport links in accordance with the 2016 policy.
However, Stalin expressed deep concern over the plight of the 189 EWS families who were allotted flats in Narela, as these units remain uninhabitable due to the incomplete provision of essential services. He noted that these sites are located nearly 20 kilometers away from the workplaces of many beneficiaries, and yet, no dedicated transport services have been provided. Furthermore, educational arrangements for over 150 Tamil-medium children have not been implemented as per the Court's directives.
Stalin stressed that the absence of these essential amenities is causing unemployment, particularly among women, and is disrupting the education of students, thereby exacerbating the distress of this vulnerable community. He also pointed out that the remaining 181 families have not been provided with any alternative accommodation and have been left homeless.
In light of these pressing issues, Chief Minister Stalin has made specific requests to the Delhi government, urging them to expedite the completion and handover of the 189 EWS flats to the entitled families, fast-track the construction of community infrastructure, and provide dedicated transport services. He also requested the extension of EWS housing eligibility under the Slum & JJ Rehabilitation Policy to ensure that all displaced families are adequately accommodated.
Stalin expressed hope that the Delhi administration would respond to this humanitarian crisis with compassion and reaffirmed the Tamil Nadu government's willingness to assist in the dignified rehabilitation of the displaced families. He emphasized the need for the Delhi government to ensure dignified rehabilitation and take steps to restore the livelihoods of the affected families. He also requested the immediate establishment of Tamil-medium education facilities and transport services to mitigate the disruption to the lives of the displaced families.
