Bulldozer justice

Bulldozer justice is a term referring to the use of the bulldozer, an industrial machine, as a political tool and symbol in Indian politics, particularly in the politics of Uttar Pradesh, starting in 2017. This trend of bulldozer justice has seen heavy machinery being deployed to demolish houses of those who have protested and have been accused of rioting often without following process established by law. Houses, shops and small establishments have been bulldozed in India, disproportionately targeting Muslims in the Hindu-majority country. The bulldozer has become a symbol for Hindu nationalist politicians.