Vijay Goel writes to Lt Governor Delhi, asks to restore old charm of Chandni Chowk
Union Minister Vijay Goel appealed to the Lt Governor of Delhi to intervene and take measures to restore the old charm of Chandni Chowk.
New Delhi, July 17: Union Minister Vijay Goel appealed to the Lt Governor to intervene and take measures to restore the old charm of Chandni Chowk, saying its rich heritage has been destroyed by "illegal construction" and other civic issues.
Goel, who has been a two-time Lok Sabha member from the Chandni Chowk seat, also urged Lt Governor Anil Baijal to see if the area can be developed on the lines of a Smart City project of the Centre.
In a letter to Baijal, the minister, who is a known connoisseur of heritage, flagged the "degrading situation" of Chandni Chowk - the principal street in Old Delhi, running from Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid, lined by bustling markets on both sides.
Goel requested the LG to "intervene and take measures to restore the beauty and originality of the historic place," a statement from the minister's office said.
Goel in his letter also said that the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Board has offered many suggestions pertaining to the area's development and restoration, and "these must be implemented to save Chandni Chowk".
Goel, also alleged that the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Board has "failed to work" in this area.
"Chandni Chowk has suffered due to illegal construction, and civic issues like electricity, water, parking, encroachment and so on.
"It is high time that the authorities take a serious stand and resolve the pending issues to conserve and preserve the cultural richness and golden heritage of Chandni Chowk," Goel said in the letter.
Old charm
Built
in
mid
17th
century
by
Mughal
emperor
Shah
Jahan,
it
is
steeped
in
history
and
is
dotted
with
old
buildings,
shops
and
landmarks,
endowed
with
old
design
and
architecture.
A
famous
tourist
destination,
for
both
Indians
and
foreigners,
it
is
also
known
for
its
street
food.
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