northeast delhi

The February 2020 communal clashes in northeast delhi resulted in 53 deaths, over 500 injuries, and widespread damage. Despite 757 FIRs and 2,619 arrests, most cases remain unresolved. Special Cell's UAPA charges implicate 18 individuals, while investigative measures include AI-enhanced footage analysis and facial recognition. Efforts to prevent future violence continue, emphasizing community policing and trial scrutiny.

BJP's Mohan Bisht, the newly-elected MLA from Mustafabad, proposed renaming the northeast delhi constituency to 'Shiv Vihar' or 'Shiv Puri' citing the Hindu population majority. Bisht, who defeated AAP's Adeel Ahmad Khan, argued that the name change reflects the demographic majority in the area. He emphasized that the final decision will align with BJP leadership.

BJP gained support in three of Delhi's five riot-hit constituencies, with Mohan Singh Bisht, Kapil Mishra, and Ajay Mahawar recording wins in Mustafabad, Karawal Nagar, and Ghonda, respectively. AAP maintained control over Seelampur and Gokalpur. Despite BJP largely avoiding discussions on the 2020 riots, their foothold in northeast delhi has strengthened.

northeast delhi saw a festive atmosphere as residents turned out in large numbers to vote in the assembly elections. Constituencies like Mustafabad and Seelampur registered high voter turnouts, while urban areas showed lower participation despite extensive voter awareness campaigns by election officials.

Babarpur constituency in north-east Delhi sees a triangular contest between AAP's Gopal Rai, BJP's Anil Kumar Vashisht, and Congress' Mohammad Ishraq Khan. Rai, aiming for a third term, highlights infrastructure development while rivals challenge his claims and promise better solutions for local issues such as traffic congestion and pollution.

Adharxila Trust announces the Brahmaputra Literature Festival - New Delhi World Book Fair Edition 2025 from 6th to 8th February 2025 at Pragati Maidan. The festival features 42 speakers over 12 sessions, highlighting literature, art, and ideas of the Northeast. Key speakers include Arup Kumar Dutta, Mitra Phukan, Parismita Singh, and Rita Chowdhury.

Delhi High Court requested a police response on Tahir Hussain's bail plea in connection with the 2020 murder of IB staffer Ankit Sharma during the northeast delhi riots. Hussain has been imprisoned for over four years, and the trial is still ongoing, with 20 out of 114 prosecution witnesses examined.