Ahead of a possible visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other VVIPs, an anti-encroachment drive was carried out in Varanasi, leading to the removal of street vendors from areas like Manduadih and Godowlia. Such actions raise concerns around displacement and the lack of designated vending zones.
NASVI stands for the rights, dignity, and livelihood security of street vendors, and calls for proper implementation of the Street Vendors Act, 2014.