Allegations of Misuse of Funds in Jaleshwor Municipality's Sukeswar Temple and Pond Beautification Project
Summary
Locals in Jaleshwor Municipality’s Sukeswar Temple and Pond area have accused provincial and local authorities of misusing funds meant for beautification and heritage conservation. Much of the planned work remains incomplete, with residents saying the project has been left dilapidated and underused.
Key Points
- Residents of Bhavani Patti, Suga in Jaleshwor Municipality-4 say beautification funds for Sukeshwor Mahadev Temple and Pond have been misused.
- Only a few narrow ghats, an incomplete toilet, and a dilapidated dharamshala shed have been built despite repeated budget allocations since 2076/77 BS.
- Locals claim the project budget of Rs 1.68 crore in 2078 BS produced little visible work and that materials were left behind after the contractor stopped midway.
- The temple priest and residents say poor monitoring by the government and municipality allowed the historic site to fall into neglect.
