Jaipur Smart City Limited plans to shift temples after public consensus

JAIPUR: With one side of Chandpole Road closed down for the construction of smart road, discussions are on about shifting the five small temples on the stretch.
Jaipur Smart City Limited (JSCL) has proposed that if the public comes to a consensus, then they will initiate the process to shift the temples. In a meeting between JSCL and Chandpole Bazaar Vyapaar Mandal, the issue was raised and the authorities have left it completely upto public wish.

One senior JSCL officer said, “There were discussions regarding the shifting of temples. We will act upon the will of the people. If the public and the Vyapaar Mandal agrees upon it, then we will shift the temples or else we will construct the road as per the current pattern.”

There are five temples in the 900 metre-stretch from Chhoti Chaupar to Chandpole Gate that can affect smooth flow of traffic on the road. When TOI contacted Chandpole Bazaar Vyapaar Mandal president Subhash Goyal, he said that they have no objections regarding it.

“We will soon give it in writing to the JSCL authorities that they can shift the temples. Just to be clear, temples will not be removed but shifted. There is lot of space on dividers so we want them to be shifted over there so that traffic can function smoothly. JSCL should construct the new temples where the idols can be shifted. A little change in the size can be acceptable, just the idols should be kept intact,” said Goyal.
A flank of Chandpole Road has been closed for construction of smart road by JSCL from 10pm on June 22. The decision was taken after JSCL reached an agreement with Chandpole Market Association to complete the work within 70 days. JSCL has already completed work on another side of Chandpole Road — from Chhoti Chaupar to Chandpole Gate.
There will be a footpath, parking space, green lane for non-motorized vehicles, once the smart road is complete. At present, Kishanpole is the only smart road in the city.