CPM has filed a plea in Supreme Court of India against demolition drive in Shaheen Bagh. CPM leader Brinda Karat has previously blocked a bulldozer during Jahangirpuri demolition drive. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) began the first phase of the demolition drive on Wednesday. The first phase of the drive will continue till May 13. On May 08, the demolition drive will take place from Shaheen Bagh G Block to Jasola and Jasola Nale to Kalindi Kunj Park.