Kharpothara hamlet of Madar Gram Panchayat, located in Pali block of Gorakhpur, still lacks basic amenities. Nestled amidst the marshland, this hamlet comprises approximately 25 houses, mostly inhabited by Dalit families. An investigation by Dainik Bhaskar revealed a dire situation.
The hamlet’s roads are in a dilapidated state, disrupting traffic during the rainy season. Due to the lack of regular cleaning of drains, problems of filth and waterlogging persist. There is no proper sanitation system.
Local villagers Balchand, Santosh, Prince, and Aman reported that officials do not regularly visit to address their concerns, nor does the government or administration take any action. Expressing their views, the villagers stated that they, too, are citizens of the country and the Gram Panchayat, and therefore, they should also have access to basic amenities like roads, drains, and sanitation. They have demanded a permanent solution to the problems of the Kharpothara hamlet from the government.
In this regard, Secretary Arvind Chaudhary stated that this department does not fall under his jurisdiction, but rather under Assistant Development Officer Dharmendra. Assistant Development Officer Dharmendra assured that sanitation workers would be sent to the site to clean the area and repair the drainage system. He also promised to take care of this in the future.
Gorakh Singh | Palikhas (Sahjanwa), Gorakhpur
Courtesy: Hindi News