Congress criticises Delhi slum cover-up ahead of BRICS Summit
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Congress MP Pawan Khera accused the central government of covering up slum settlements in south Delhi in preparation for the BRICS Summit, arguing that the focus should be on welfare programmes rather than cosmetic changes. The government’s decision to conceal the slums has drawn criticism from residents and opposition leaders, who say it masks India’s socioeconomic challenges. The incident highlights tensions over urban development and political accountability. QUOTE: "Not all 'hijabs' are unacceptable to BJP" — Pawan Khera, Hindustan Times
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
Sources
- 'Not all 'hijabs' are unacceptable to BJP': Congress' Pawan Khera slams Centre over covering slums for BRICS Summit — Hindustan Times (center)
- Slum settlement in south Delhi veiled for BRICS Summit — The Hindu (left-leaning)