Lakhimpur Kheri: Dilapidated Panchayat Bhawan, Villagers Upset by Negligence

• Panchayat Bhawan in Gopalapur Second village, Lakhimpur Kheri, built for lakhs, is now dilapidated and unused.
• Villagers must visit private offices of Gram Pradhan or Secretary for services, incurring time and financial hardship.
• The building has been closed for about two years, defeating the government's aim of providing services locally.
• Poor sanitation around the Bhawan, with uncleared drains and mosquito infestation, flouts Swachh Bharat Mission principles.
• Villagers demand immediate repair and operation of the Panchayat Bhawan and improved sanitation.