Jeypore, Nov 10 (UDN): : Strong resentment has erupted over the alleged negligence of the Koraput district administration in observing the death anniversary of former Prime Minister and legendary leader Indira Gandhi.
Congress District President Rupak Turuk openly expressed his displeasure over the administration’s alleged indifference towards maintaining Indira Gandhi Park in Koraput. The park, located near the office of the Koraput Sub-Collector, houses a statue of the late Prime Minister and traditionally serves as the venue for paying floral tributes on her birth and death anniversaries.
Every year, officials of the district administration, political leaders and local residents gather at the park to offer floral tributes and remember the contributions of Indira Gandhi. However, the situation was reportedly quite different this year, raising serious questions about the administration’s commitment to preserving the memory of the country’s former Prime Minister.
The park was found lacking basic cleanliness, while the statue of Indira Gandhi had not even been repainted or properly maintained ahead of the commemorative occasion. The poor condition of the very park established in her memory has exposed the alleged negligence of the authorities responsible for its upkeep.
According to Congress District President Rupak Turuk, barring officials from the Information and Public Relations Department, the presence and involvement of other administrative officials were conspicuously absent. He strongly criticised the district administration for failing to make adequate arrangements to honour the former Prime Minister on such an important occasion.
Former MLA Nimai Sarkar also expressed his dissatisfaction over the incident, adding to the growing criticism of the administration’s handling of the commemorative event.
The incident has raised several questions among the people of Koraput. Why has a park dedicated to preserving the memory of a former Prime Minister been allowed to deteriorate to such an extent? Who should be held accountable for the apparent lack of maintenance? Is the responsibility of the administration limited merely to organising floral tributes on commemorative days, or does it also extend to the regular preservation and upkeep of memorial sites dedicated to great national leaders?
As these questions continue to resonate among residents, all eyes are now on the Koraput district administration to see when it will take concrete steps to clean the park, repaint the statue and ensure proper maintenance of the memorial in the future.
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