Take back the streets | Citizens in India's cities don't want to shrink to the peripheries

Hawkers are being removed from Indian streets, impacting city life. Architect Vidya Tongbram said, "With activities [like hawkers], there's vigilance." This pursuit of clean looks strips cities of identity, pushing out the working class. Journalist Sameera Khan noted, "The marginalised and working class are kept away from them." Many struggle with access, making simple tasks difficult.