Encroachments Removed from Historic Ganga Sagar Pond Area in Janakpurdham

Dhanusha. With the initiative of the Madhesh Province government, the campaign to remove illegal structures from the area of the historic and religiously significant Ganga Sagar Pond in Janakpurdham has gained momentum. Bulldozers were deployed in the encroached areas surrounding the pond starting early Sunday morning under the special initiative of Home, Communication, and Law Minister Fakira Mahato.

This campaign, launched in collaboration with the Janakpurdham Metropolitan City and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, aims to reorganize and beautify the Ganga Sagar area, which has long been controversial and unsightly. A brief moment of tension arose as structures were demolished in the presence of a heavy contingent of local administration, district police, and municipal police.

Home Minister Mahato, who is leading the campaign, stated that the conservation of Ganga Sagar is linked not only to religious faith but also to the historical identity and tourism promotion of Janakpur. He made it clear that the provincial government will be strict in protecting public property and warned that encroachers in other areas would not be spared if necessary.

Most locals have welcomed the government's move as the pond area, which has been shrinking for years, is finally getting relief. However, some local business owners expressed dissatisfaction while the encroachment removal work was ongoing, claiming they were displaced without any proper alternative arrangements. Nevertheless, the administration maintains a firm stance that illegal structures built on public land will not be tolerated under any circumstances.