*Seeks whitepaper on Mubarak Mandi Complex
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 6 : Congress has raised serious questions over the silence of BJP-RSS over the issue of massive damage to the historic Gadadhar temple of great religious importance at Mubarak Mandi due to the sheer negligence and unprofessional execution and huge excavations in the complex contrary to the norms for protected monuments.
The party has demanded a white paper on the Mubarak Mandi Dogra heritage complex, the funds spent so far, future planning the agencies involved in the execution with future road map.
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Addressing a joint press conference at Rajiv Bhawan Jammu today, JKPCC working president Raman Bhalla, chief spokesperson Ravinder Sharma and Ex-MLC Ved Mahajan questioned the silence of BJP-RSS over the most important issue of religious sanctity of Hindus and the heritage of Dogras. Two days after the incident, BJP is silent and the local MLA was seen defending officials more than listening to the grievances of the locals and residents of the area.
Ravinder Sharma raised concern over the destruction and removal of historic Chabutra, the symbol of Lok Adalat during Maharaja rule. How can a declared protected Monument of Dogra identity and culture be dealt with in such a ruthless manner, without sharing any road map or details with the stakeholders and in the absence of experts. The deep digging and excavations adjacent to the over 200 years old temple and buildings itself is the proof of recklessness and ill-planned execution.
They are eying the estate and commercial aspects, only instead of achieving the goal of preservation of Dogra heritage. For years the work is going on in the complex and the people in the surroundings are suffering numerous civic, transport and water problems but no one is listening to them and BJP is not bothered except votes, in the name of religious sentiments and Dogras but when comes question of fixing accountability they turn deaf ear and shut their eyes.
What can be more cruel joke with Dogra heritage and city of temples that is happening with most prestigious heritage in full public view quite in violation of norms. Hence a white paper be issued with full details of spending, funds available, the agencies and contractors involved, the future roadmap and planning and the condition of the civic amenities and other facilities for localities around. Huge changes and modifications and destructions have been caused.
They declared to take up the issue with LG and said that Congress shall not allow the Dogra heritage to be destroyed by the vested interests. The party demanded immediate enquiry and restoration work to repair the damage caused besides to ease facilities for the people of the locality.
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