GMC Eviction Drive Clears Vendors, Sparks Protests Over Lost Livelihoods

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) conducted an eviction drive on Thursday to clear pathways and footpaths from vendors, enhancing street safety. During the operation, several fruit and vegetable sellers were evicted. Vendors protested, claiming that officials seized their supplies, resulting in financial losses. They demanded the government provide a permanent vending spot to sustain their livelihoods, criticizing GMC for temporary evictions that do not address their long-term issues.