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Minister Agnimitra Paul assures swift action to reduce severe traffic congestion in Burdwan
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News18•05-10-2026, 20:25
Minister Agnimitra Paul assures swift action to reduce severe traffic congestion in Burdwan
- •Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul expressed strong displeasure over illegal parking and occupied footpaths during her surprise visit to Burdwan.
- •Questions are being raised as to why the Mandela Parking near Curzon Gate, built at the cost of lakhs of rupees, has remained closed for months.
- •Traders explained they are forced to park on the streets because the official parking facility is closed, though authorities suggest using the Raniganj Bazaar free parking zone.
- •Minister of State Moumita Biswas Mishra announced that efforts are underway to reopen Mandela Parking through tenders and implement a new route chart for totos.
- •The administration assured that footpath vendors will not be evicted before Pujas without alternative arrangements and urged citizens to avoid haphazard parking.
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The Mandela Parking facility near Curzon Gate was closed because the contract of the previous operator expired, prompting the Burdwan Development Authority to initiate a new tender process to reopen it.
Minister of State Moumita Biswas Mishra announced plans to quickly reopen the Mandela Parking lot and implement a new route chart for totos, where they will enter the town from one side and exit from the other.
Municipal authorities have informed local traders that they must park their bicycles and motorcycles in the free parking zone adjacent to Raniganj Bazaar.
