The anti-encroachment drive conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir government has been met with criticism from many parties, including the Apni Party, for its potential to leave thousands homeless. The drive is seen as an infringement on the rights of citizens, with Ghulam Hassan Mir, the Senior Vice President of the Apni Party, stating that "the drive violates the norms of welfare and democratic state" .
Opposition leaders have also raised serious concerns about the impact of the drive, with some arguing that it is "anti-people, inventing homelessness" and that bulldozers should not be the first response of any government . The controversial nature of the drive has caused a major uproar in the region, with many residents left uncertain of the future of their homes and businesses .
