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Makeshift Lives: Forced Evictions And The Uncertain Lives Of Delhi's 'Urban Poor'

At least 280 slum cluster demolitions have taken place in the capital between 1990 and 2020. Following Covid-19 pandemic, the problem of forced evictions and the consequent homelessness has become a major issue for Delhi's urban poor and working class.

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At least 280 slum cluster demolitions have taken place in the capital between 1990 and 2020. Following Covid-19 pandemic, the problem of forced evictions and the consequent homelessness has become a major issue for Delhi's urban poor and working class.