Curzon Gate Shines Again: Bardhaman's Heritage Restored by Municipality & Businessman

• Bardhaman's historic Curzon Gate, including the statues of King Bijaychand Mahtab and Queen Radharani Mahtab, was in disrepair with non-functional lights and dirty statues.
• Historically, Curzon Gate was illuminated year-round, especially during the Bardhaman Municipal Festival, but had been dark for a long time.
• Residents demanded action after the statues, inaugurated in 2022, became heavily soiled with dust and bird droppings.
• Following a report by Local 18 Bangla, Bardhaman Municipality repaired the lights at Curzon Gate.
• Local businessman Dhanuk Kumar Sau took the initiative to thoroughly clean the King and Queen statues, citing concerns about damage if they waited for municipal action.

Why It Matters: Public demand and media report lead to restoration of Bardhaman's iconic Curzon Gate.