GURUGRAM: On Wednesday, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) demolished a commercial building belonging to Congress member Rajesh Yadav and his brother in Sector 68.
The demolition, which was overseen by the district town planner and a duty magistrate, escalated into a tense situation as Yadav confronted the enforcement team. According to District Town Planner (DTP) RS Batth, the structure was built on 1,000 square yards without the necessary approvals and was operating as a commercial facility. Batth noted that a furniture showroom, numerous offices, and other businesses were running from the site.
As an earthmover dismantled the building, Yadav expressed his objections, claiming the MCG was acting on “instructions from a cabinet minister” and that he had not been given adequate notice to vacate. “They issued me a notice on Monday evening, promising two days’ grace, but they arrived with bulldozers the very next morning,” Yadav stated. Videos from the incident showed him confronting the enforcement team and accusing the DTP of being hired to orchestrate the demolition. Following the disruption, police escorted Yadav to the station, where he later apologized and was released after signing an undertaking.
In response to the accusations, DTP Batth asserted, “This is a lawful demolition executed under MCG directives. I am a duty magistrate, not a mafia. We have dismantled over 1,500 illegal buildings. Anyone obstructing our work will face legal repercussions.” However, Yadav maintained that the demolition was politically driven and accused officials of unfairly targeting him, pointing out that no action had been taken against builders with illegal constructions worth crores. The corporation confirmed that it would persist in its efforts to eliminate unauthorized constructions across Gurgaon, especially in emerging sectors and development areas.
