BHOPAL : The Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration is installing a green net to block of the view of the filthy Banganga nullah for the PM Narendra Modi, who is coming to the city on October 14. Modi will be crossing the bridge over the nullah while on his way to Shaurya Smarak from the airport and back.
Modi had launched Swachch Bharat Mission but the BMC administration, instead of cleaning the nullah, has decided to hide it from the PM’s
view. The Banganga Nullah joins the Lower Lake and the sight of its blackish, stinking water, carrying with it loads of garbage, can put off anyone.
Clearly, the BMC administration believes in covering up dirt and filth instead of cleaning it.
Water sports are held in Lower Lake. It is risky for the players. We have been voicing concern over the filth in the Lower Lake from time to time but nothing concrete was ever done to combat the problem. Sewage mixes with Lower Lake water- Sandeep Vishwarkarma, Engineer
The BMC administration is supposed to lift garbage regularly from residential colonies. Otherwise, it starts emitting foul smell, spoiling the ambience. Stray animals have a field day. They scatter the garbage all over if it is not lifted regularly. If it rains even slightly, the situation turns worst. Lower Lake has become a sewage pool. Banganga and many other nullahs incessantly pour filth into it. BMC should clean it properly from time to time. Regular cleaning of nullahs is very important if the BMC wants to follow the spirit of Modi’s campaign.”- Shahid Aslam, 40, coaching institute operator
We have noticed that dumped garbage remain scattered for two to three days. BMC administration should focus on its regular disposal. Right now, dengue, malaria and chikunguniya have spread their tentacles in the city so proper sanitation has become even more important. The onus lies on both public as well as the BMC administration.” – Mohsin Khan, 20, MBA student
