Kali idols lying on banks of Brahmaputra with filth, and dirt

The sight is simply pitiful and sad. It speaks volumes about peoples' lack of respect and care not just for the deities but also for the environment and cleanliness.

A visit to the river bank and anyone would feel pathetic at the sight. While the government is spending crores of rupees on cleaning the rivers and water bodies, here is an example where the river is struggling to breathe. It shows the carelessness of the people towards the water bodies and the rivers.

Although the Kamrup district administration had made arrangements for the immersion of the Durga idols, no such arrangement was made for Kali idol immersion. After Sentinel Digital and other journalists informed the district administration about the condition, Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup Metro, Biswajit Pegu assured that immediate steps would be taken to clean up Lachit Ghat.

"Usually there is no such arrangement for Kali idols immersion, like the way we do for the Durga puja. But since we have been informed about the condition of the river bank we will ask GMC to clean up the place within 3-4 days," DC Pegu said.

Even before the river bank gets cleaned up it's already time for another puja, Chaath puja.

However, the Kamrup district administration has issued guidelines to be followed strictly for Chaath puja and to conduct and celebrate the occasion smoothly.