Paschim Medinipur's Lalgarh Market Complex: Years locked, 6-month opening pledged

• Lalgarh Market Complex in West Medinipur, built with significant government funds, remains defunct and locked since its inauguration.
• The complex, intended to promote self-reliance, was funded by the Fifteenth Finance Commission (2020-2021) and is located in Chandrakona No. 2 Block.
• Locals and opposition parties criticize the project, citing faulty planning and a lack of businesses willing to operate there.
• Alok Ghosh, president of Chandrakona Block No. 2 Panchayat Samiti, pledged to open the market complex by renting out its rooms within six months.

Why It Matters: Government property decay due to neglect wastes public funds.