Bengaluru Footpath Clearance Drive

The Karnataka Minister has come out in defense of the footpath clearance drive in Bengaluru. The minister stated that the drive is not intended to target the livelihoods of street vendors and hawkers. The main goal of the drive is to clear the footpaths in the city and ensure they are accessible to pedestrians. The minister's statement comes amid concerns that the drive may affect the livelihoods of many people who depend on street vending for their income.