'Not Done By Us': Civic Body Distances Itself From Surat Demolition
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Summary
In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Surat Civic Body Deputy Commissioner Ashish J Nayak pushed back firmly against the widely held belief that the Corporation carried out the demolition.
Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source NDTV - India
Published Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right