Sidewalk Market in Janakpur Cleared Using Bulldozers

March 29, Janakpurdham – The sidewalk market located west of Gangasagar near Shiv Chowk in Janakpurdham has been cleared using bulldozers. This operation was conducted under the direct leadership of Madhesh Regional Home Minister Fakira Mahato, who carried out the clearance over two days. The market had been operating for years with temporary structures on the sidewalk, which had negatively impacted the aesthetics of the western part of Gangasagar.
Home Minister Mahato personally led the effort, coordinating with the Nepal Police and municipal police to clear the sidewalk market through the use of bulldozers. On Sunday, only a few structures were demolished, and merchants were given an ultimatum until 11 a.m. Monday to vacate remaining structures. However, as traders resisted, bulldozers were again deployed on Monday. The sidewalk business owners have requested alternative arrangements for their livelihoods. Additionally, they challenged authorities to extend such demolition efforts to large buildings and hotels constructed by encroaching on public land, not just targeting them alone.