Khergam Residents Protest Over Overflowing Drainage Near Bhavani Temple
The local community in Khergam is up in arms due to a persistent drainage crisis that has severely affected daily life in the main market area. For several days, dirty sewage water from a private drainage line has been continuously overflowing onto the main roads, creating a nightmare for pedestrians, commuters, and local business owners. The situation is particularly distressing near the courtyard of the famous Bhavani Mata Temple, where foul-smelling water covers the primary thoroughfare, forcing residents to navigate through filth to reach places of worship and business.
The root of the problem lies near the Desai Wad area, where a drainage chamber frequently overflows, sending a stream of contaminated water directly onto the main road. As vehicles pass through these puddles, the dirty water splashes onto pedestrians, making it nearly impossible for people to walk without getting their clothes soiled. Shopkeepers in the vicinity have reported a significant drop in footfall as customers avoid the area due to the unbearable stench and the obvious health risks associated with standing sewage water. The lack of immediate maintenance has turned a busy commercial zone into a breeding ground for diseases.
In response to the deteriorating infrastructure, a delegation of 20 prominent local leaders recently traveled to Gandhinagar to meet with the Finance Minister. They formally submitted a request for the immediate implementation of a comprehensive underground sewerage scheme in Khergam. It is important to note that the demand for a modern underground drainage system is not new; residents and local representatives have been making petitions at both the local and state levels for nearly twenty-five years. Despite a quarter-century of constant follow-ups and official complaints, a permanent solution remains elusive, leaving the growing town to rely on outdated and failing systems.
The crisis is not limited to the temple area alone. The Zanda Chowk region has been suffering for over a month, and similar complaints of overflowing sewage have emerged from the Sahyog Society and Vrindavan Society. Residents of Vrindavan Society had previously approached the local Panchayat to register their grievances, but no effective action was taken. The widespread nature of these leaks suggests that the current drainage capacity is no longer sufficient to handle the needs of Khergam’s expanding population, reinforcing the urgent need for the state-funded underground project.
One of the most unfortunate aspects of this situation is the impact on religious sentiments and public health. Because the overflow is concentrated around Zanda Chowk, devotees visiting the Bhavani Mata Temple and worshippers heading to the local mosque are forced to walk through the muck to enter these holy sites. This has caused deep resentment among the public, who feel that the administration is showing a lack of respect for both hygiene and religious sanctity. Local leader Yogesh Joshi expressed the community’s frustration, stating that the continuous flow of sewage on public roads poses a severe threat of an epidemic and demanded that the authorities stop providing temporary fixes and instead provide a permanent infrastructure upgrade.
As the anger among residents grows, the call for a permanent underground sewerage system has become a central issue for the town’s leadership. The community is now demanding that the government fast-track the project that has been pending for decades. They argue that as Khergam develops, basic amenities like proper sanitation and clean roads must be a priority. Without immediate intervention from the district administration and the state government, the residents have warned of further protests to ensure their voices are heard and the long-standing drainage problem is finally resolved for the safety and well-being of the entire Khergam population.
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